Gene expression changes in the septum: possible implications for microRNAs in sculpting the maternal brain.

The transition from the non-maternal to the maternal state is characterized by a variety of CNS alterations that support the care of offspring. The septum (including lateral and medial portions) is a brain region previously linked to various emotional and motivational processes, including maternal c...

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Main Authors: Changjiu Zhao, Michael C Saul, Terri Driessen, Stephen C Gammie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3368935?pdf=render