How testosterone regulates singing in canaries
Monday, August 14, 2017 - 12:52
in Psychology & Sociology
Testosterone controls specific features of birdsong in two distinct regions of the canary brain that resemble the human motor cortex, according to a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience. The research points to a role for sex hormones in the regulation of this complex behavior that is more precise than merely increasing motivation to sing.