Exposure to young triggers new neuron creation in females exhibiting maternal behavior

Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 01:14 in Health & Medicine

Maternal behavior itself can trigger the development of new neurons in the maternal brain independent of whether the female was pregnant or has nursed, according to a new study. The study was performed in adult, virgin rats.

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