Neural and Hormonal Basis of Opposite-Sex Preference by Chemosensory Signals
In mammalian reproduction, sexually active males seek female conspecifics, while estrous females try to approach males. This sex-specific response tendency is called sexual preference. In small rodents, sexual preference cues are mainly chemosensory signals, including pheromones. In this article, we...
Main Authors: | Yasuhiko Kondo, Himeka Hayashi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/15/8311 |
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