Intracerebral Delivery of an OTR Antagonist and Subsequent Behavioral Testing in Prairie Voles.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1759-5_16
Abstract: Ethological analyses of rodents are indispensable in current neuroscience research. Unlike traditional experimental rodents, prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) are monogamous, preferring to huddle with their sociosexual partner rather than stranger voles. Partner preference in prairie… read more here.
Keywords: delivery otr; prairie voles; partner; intracerebral delivery ... See more keywords
Alcohol's effects on pair bond maintenance in male prairie voles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2017.02.347
Abstract: Alcohol abuse can have devastating effects on social relationships. In particular, discrepant patterns of heavy alcohol consumption are associated with increased rates of separation and divorce. Previous studies have attempted to model these effects of… read more here.
Keywords: prairie voles; alcohol consumption; pair bonds; alcohol effects ... See more keywords
Making waves: Comparing Morris water task performance in rats and prairie voles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2018.11.032
Abstract: ABSTRACT Spatial processing is a critical component for survival. This domain of information processing has been extensively studied in rats and mice. Limited work has examined the capacity of other rodent species, like the prairie… read more here.
Keywords: prairie voles; water; morris water; water task ... See more keywords
Mechanistic substrates of a life history transition in male prairie voles: Developmental plasticity in affiliation and aggression corresponds to nonapeptide neuronal function
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DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2018.01.006
Abstract: ABSTRACT Although prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster) social behavior is well‐characterized in adults, surprisingly little is known about the development of social behavior in voles. Further, the overwhelming majority of studies in prairie voles examine social… read more here.
Keywords: affiliation; prairie voles; aggression; plasticity ... See more keywords
Prairie Voles as a Model for Understanding the Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation of Attachment Behaviors.
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DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.7b00475
Abstract: Over a lifetime, humans build relationships with family, friends, and partners that are critically important for our mental and physical health. Unlike commonly used laboratory mice and rats, Microtine rodents provide a unique model to… read more here.
Keywords: prairie voles; region specific; brain region; genetic epigenetic ... See more keywords
Breeding patterns of female prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) displaying alternative reproductive tactics
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DOI: 10.1093/jmammal/gyaa058
Abstract: Individuals of either sex may display alternative behaviors to obtain copulations, but few studies have examined the breeding patterns of females and males in populations where individuals of both sexes exhibit alternative reproductive tactics (ARTs).… read more here.
Keywords: prairie voles; reproductive tactics; breeding patterns; voles microtus ... See more keywords
Effects of social and environmental contexts on multi-male mating and mixed paternity in socially monogamous female prairie voles
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.220298
Abstract: With whom and how often to mate are fundamental questions that impact individual reproductive success and the mating system. Relatively few studies have investigated female mating tactics compared with males. Here, we asked how differential… read more here.
Keywords: female; number; mixed paternity; contexts ... See more keywords
Lasting consequences on physiology and social behavior following cesarean delivery in prairie voles
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.05.22.492927
Abstract: Cesarean delivery is associated with diminished plasma levels of several ‘birth-signaling’ hormones, such as oxytocin and vasopressin. These same hormones have been previously shown to exert organizational effects when acting in early life. For example,… read more here.
Keywords: cesarean delivery; physiology; cesarean delivered; prairie voles ... See more keywords
Behavioral trajectories of aging prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster): Adapting behavior to social context wanes with advanced age
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276897
Abstract: Several studies using mice have examined the effects of aging on cognitive tasks, as well as sensory and motor functions. However, few studies have examined the influence of aging on social behavior. Prairie voles (Microtus… read more here.
Keywords: social behavior; prairie voles; context; age ... See more keywords
When to Cheat: Modeling Dynamics of Paternity and Promiscuity in Socially Monogamous Prairie Voles (Microtus ochrogaster)
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DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2018.00141
Abstract: In many socially monogamous species, individuals form long-term pair bonds and males mate guard females. Such behavior is thought to help secure intra-pair fertilizations, the result of intra-pair copulations (IPCs), and ensure paternity. However, socially… read more here.
Keywords: prairie voles; pair; microtus ochrogaster; socially monogamous ... See more keywords
Alternative Mating Tactics in Socially Monogamous Prairie Voles, Microtus ochrogaster
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DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2019.00007
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Alternative mating tactics appear to evolve when sexual selection is strong. Because such conditions are usually observed in species with polygynous or polyandrous mating systems, alternative mating tactics in monogamous mating systems are seldom… read more here.
Keywords: mating tactics; prairie voles; alternative mating; voles microtus ... See more keywords