Trace amines are endogenous compounds classically regarded as comprising β-
phenylethyalmine, p-tyramine, tryptamine, p-octopamine, and some of their metabolites …

The discovery in 2001 of a G protein-coupled receptor family, subsequently termed trace
amine-associated receptors (TAAR), triggered a resurgence of interest in so-called trace …

Odorants are detected as smell in the nasal epithelium of mammals by two G-protein-
coupled receptor families, the odorant receptors and the trace amine-associated …

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A wide-ranging exploration of the role of childhood experiences in adult morality. Moral …

Populations of the world's largest carnivores are declining and now occupy mere fractions of
their historical ranges. Theory predicts that when apex predators disappear, large …

In rodents, the decrease of felid aversion induced by Toxoplasma gondii, a phenomenon
termed fatal attraction, is interpreted as an adaptive manipulation by the neurotropic …

Mammalian pheromones control a myriad of innate social behaviors and acutely regulate
hormone levels. Responses to pheromones are highly robust, reproducible, and stereotyped …

Toxoplasma gondii is an incredibly successful parasite owing in part to its ability to persist
within cells for the life of the host. Remarkably, at least 350 host species of T. gondii have …

Carrion smell is strongly repugnant to humans and triggers distinct innate behaviors in many
other species. This smell is mainly carried by two small aliphatic diamines, putrescine and …

Sensory cues that predict reward or punishment are fundamental drivers of animal behavior.
For example, attractive odors of palatable food or a potential mate predict reward, while …