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Brains are broadly wired for reproduction
Neuroscience Posted by Aelhswith on Friday November 18, @06:48PM
from the dept.
[article] Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have discovered a vast network of neurons in the brain of mice that governs reproduction and controls the effects of reproductive status on other brain functions. In their studies, the researchers found neural circuits that coordinate a complex interplay between neurons that control reproduction and brain areas that carry the neural signals triggered by odorant molecules and those triggered by pheromones, chemical signals produced by animals. The researchers characterize their findings as an initial step in understanding the far-reaching influence that odors and pheromones may have on reproduction and other behaviors.


http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-11/hhmi-tbi111005.php

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