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Alpha males win again.

Authors :
DiRocco, Derek P.
Zhengui Xia
Source :
Nature Neuroscience. Aug2007, Vol. 10 Issue 8, p938-940. 3p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article presents a study which suggests that neurogenesis induced in the female mouse brain by male pheromones governs the choice of dominant males as mates. The study reported data that links the preference of female mice for dominant males to pheromone-induced neurogenesis in the olfactory system and hippocampus.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10976256
Volume :
10
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature Neuroscience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25916352
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nn0807-938