Glutamatergic Signals in the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus Regulate Maternal Aggression and Care in an Opposing Manner in Mice
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2018.12.034
Abstract: Lactating female mice nurture their pups and attack intruders in their territory. When an intruder invades a dam's territory, she needs to switch her behavior from care to aggression to protect her pups and territory.… read more here.
Keywords: glutamatergic signals; raphe nucleus; nurturing behavior; aggression ... See more keywords