FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 15, 2024·5 min readNew Hormone Discovery Explains MonogamyResearchers found that a hormone-producing cell in the adrenal glands may explain why oldfield mice are monogamous while their close relatives are promiscuous. This hormone, 20⍺-OHP, boosts nurturing behavior, suggesting a link to monogamy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 1, 2021·5 min readGut Microbiome Affects a Specific Set of Neurons Responsible For Proper Social FunctionResearchers identified the gut bacteria E. faecalis as a mediator of social behavior and corticosterone levels in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 8, 2016·3 min readColor of Lighting Affects Sleep and Wakefulness: Mouse StudyResearchers report green light can help to promote sleep, while blue lights can delay the need to rest, at least in mice.Read More
