Sex differences in social interaction behavior following social defeat stress in the monogamous California mouse (Peromyscus californicus).
Stressful life experiences are known to be a precipitating factor for many mental disorders. The social defeat model induces behavioral responses in rodents (e.g. reduced social interaction) that are similar to behavioral patterns associated with mood disorders. The model has contributed to the disc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2011-02-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3045459?pdf=render |