Extended amygdala corticotropin-releasing hormone neurons regulate sexually dimorphic changes in pair bond formation following social defeat in prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) (Updated November 12, 2024).

The article explores the impact of social defeat on pair bond formation in prairie voles, highlighting the role of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) neurons in the extended amygdala. The study reveals sexual dimorphism in how social defeat affects pair bonding and the involvement of BNST CRHergic neurons in regulating these changes. This research sheds light on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the connection between social stressors, anxiety, and relationship formation in a socially monogamous species. [Extracted from the article]