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The winner and loser effect, serotonin transporter genotype, and the display of offensive aggression.
Physiology & behavior - 6 Jul 2011
Kloke Vanessa, Jansen Friederike, Heiming Rebecca S, Palme Rupert, Lesch Klaus-Peter, Sachser Norbert
Abstract excerpt
Aggressive behaviour results from a complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors. Key modulators of aggression include the serotonergic system on the molecular level and experience in prior aggressive contests as an environmental factor. The aim of this study was to elucidate the effects of fighting experience on the display of offensive aggressive behaviour in adult male mice varying in serotonin...
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