The serotonin transporter gene and female personality variation in a free-living passerine

Abstract Quantifying variation in behaviour-related genes provides insight into the evolutionary potential of repeatable among-individual variation in behaviour (i.e. personality). Yet, individuals typically also plastically adjust their behaviour in response to environmental conditions and/or age,...

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Main Authors: Bert Thys, Andrea S. Grunst, Nicky Staes, Rianne Pinxten, Marcel Eens, Melissa L. Grunst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88225-4