Why the estrous cycle matters for neuroscience

Abstract Background Ovarian hormone fluctuations over the rodent estrous cycle and the human menstrual cycle are known to significantly impact brain physiology and disease risk, yet this variable is largely ignored in preclinical neuroscience research, clinical studies, and psychiatric practice. Met...

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Main Authors: Devin Rocks, Heining Cham, Marija Kundakovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-022-00466-8