Sexual, parental, and aggressive behaviors are central to the reproductive success of
individuals and species survival and thus are supported by hardwired neural circuits. The …

In this mini-review, we summarize the brain distribution of aromatase, the enzyme catalyzing
the synthesis of estrogens from androgens, and the mechanisms responsible for regulating …

Social behaviors are innate and supported by dedicated neural circuits, but the molecular
identities of these circuits and how they are established developmentally and shaped by …

Sociosexual preference is critical for reproduction and survival. However, neural
mechanisms encoding social decisions on sex preference remain unclear. In this study, we …

Winning increases the readiness to attack and the probability of winning, a widespread
phenomenon known as the" winner effect." Here, we reveal a transition from target-specific …

Behavioral and clinical studies have revealed a critical role of substance P (SP) in
aggression; however, the neural circuit mechanisms underlying SP and aggression remain …

Social behaviors, including parental care, mating, and fighting, all depend on the hormonal
milieu of an organism. Decades of work highlighted estrogen as a key hormonal controller of …

In brief The rodent reproductive behavioral control column of the hypothalamus and the
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis are critical systems that regulate copulatory …

Social behavior is highly complex and adaptable. It can be divided into multiple temporal
stages: detection, approach, and consummatory behavior. Each stage can be further divided …

Social dominance is essential for maintaining a stable society and has both positive and
negative impacts on social animals, including humans. However, the regulatory …