Why are male mice afraid of bananas? - Phys.org

Researchers from McGill University have identified a form of chemical signaling in mice to defend their offspring. The researchers found that proximity to pregnant and lactating female mice increased stress hormones in males and even decreased their sensitivi…

Olfactory exposure to late-pregnant and lactating mice produces analgesia in male but not female mice in the radiant heat paw-withdrawal test. (A and B) Latency to hind paw-withdrawal (s) from radian… [+3618 chars]

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