Marijke Achterberg
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Marijke Achterberg
@achte107
Behavioural Neuroscientist specialized in social play behaviour. Utrecht University









Ever wonder just how much peers might influence early social development? It’s all here in our new paper! frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… #science #rescue #rats #play #socialdevelopment #behavioralneuroscience #womeninscience #newpaperalert

Researchers tickle rats to identify the part of the brain critical for laughter and playfulness. @HumboldtUni Michael Brecht Below see four ways that rats played with humans or each other in the study.





This, an exciting finding, as it suggests that perhaps self-handicapping is a fundamental aspect of play, now being reported in all three kinds of play. Belugas self-handicapped in four different ways, with one example illustrated below. (2/4)












