Brain serotonin deficiency affects female aggression
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37613-4
Abstract: The neurotransmitter serotonin plays a key role in the control of aggressive behaviour. While so far most studies have investigated variation in serotonin levels, a recently created tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (Tph2) knockout mouse model allows… read more here.
Keywords: female aggression; serotonin; brain serotonin; serotonin deficiency ... See more keywords
Mean mares? Habitat features influence female aggression in response to social instability in the feral horse (Equus caballus)
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2024.0494
Abstract: It is unclear how habitat features alter animal responses to social instability. Only by uncovering such interactions can we fully understand the evolutionary drivers and fitness consequences of sociality. We capitalize on a management-induced manipulation… read more here.
Keywords: equus caballus; female aggression; social instability; habitat features ... See more keywords
Female–female aggression in the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum)
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.221466
Abstract: Historically, the role of aggression in the social lives of animals overwhelmingly focused on males. In recent years, however, female–female aggression in vertebrates, particularly lizards, has received increasing attention. This growing body of literature shows… read more here.
Keywords: female aggression; heloderma suspectum; female female; aggression ... See more keywords