Neurotransmitters linked to mating behavior are shared by mammals and worms

Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 13:10 in Biology & Nature

New research from Rockefeller University has shown that chemicals in the brain — neuropeptides known as vasopressin and oxytocin — play a role in coordinating mating and reproductive behavior in animals ranging from humans to fish to invertebrates. More »

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