Selective neurotoxin lesions of the lateral septum: Changes in social and aggressive behaviours

Clarke, Anthony; File, Sandra E.

doi:10.1016/0091-3057(82)90334-3

Selective neurotoxin lesions of the lateral septum: Changes in social and aggressive behaviours

Bilateral microinjection of 5,7-dihydroxytryptamine into the lateral septum resulted in a behavioural profile in the Social Interaction test of anxiety similar to that seen after chronically-administered benzodiazepines. In contrast, bilateral microinjection of 6-hydroxydopamine into this locus d…