Glyphosate is a large-spectrum herbicide that was introduced on the market in 1974. Due to
its important impact on the crop industry, it has been significantly diversified and expanded …

Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis function fundamentally affects the physiology of
eating. We review sex differences in the physiological and pathophysiological controls of …

The develo** mammalian brain is destined for a female phenotype unless exposed to
gonadal hormones during a perinatal sensitive period. It has been assumed that the …

Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by dramatic changes in cognition, risk-
taking and social behavior. Although gonadal steroid hormones are well-known mediators of …

Dr. Jacqueline N. Crawley, author of the First and Second Editions of What's Wrong with My
Mouse? Behavioral Phenoty** of Transgenic and Knockout Mice, continues to field calls …

This unit presents two basic protocols that offer rapid assessments of anosmia (the absence
of a sense of smell) in mice. The buried food test is used to check for the ability to smell …

Abstract The cytochrome P450 (P450) enzymes first attracted interest because of their
relevance to the metabolism of drugs, steroids, and carcinogens. Collectively, the 57 human …

Sexual behavior is essential for the survival of many species. In female rodents, mate
preference and copulatory behavior depend on pheromones and are synchronized with …

Aromatase is expressed in multiple tissues, indicating a crucial role for locally produced
oestrogens in the differentiation, regulation and normal function of several organs and …

Substance use and abuse begin during adolescence. Male and female adolescent humans
initiate use at comparable rates, but males increase use faster. In adulthood, more men than …