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Aggression Therapy
Research from University of Memphis, Department of Biology provide new insights into aggression therapy
April 20th, 2008
New investigation results, 'Photoperiod alters central distribution of estrogen receptor alpha in brain regions that regulate aggression,' are detailed in a study published in Hormones and Behavior. According to recent research from the United States, "Testosterone or its metabolite, estrogen, regulates aggression in males of many mammalian species. Because plasma testosterone levels are typically positively correlated with both aggression and reproduction, aggression is expected to be higher when males are in reproductive condition." "However, in some photoperiodic species such as Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus), males are significantly more aggressive in...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-04-20)
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