Dorsal raphe serotonin neurotransmission is required for the expression of nursing behavior and for pup survival
Abstract Proper maternal care is an essential factor of reproductive success in mammals, involving a repertoire of behaviors oriented toward the feeding and care of the offspring. Among the neurotransmitters involved in the initiation of these behaviors, serotonin (5-HT) seems to play an important r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84368-6 |