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The role of dopamine signaling in prairie vole peer relationships

Hormones and Behavior, 2021
Dopamine signaling mediates the formation of some types of social relationships, including reproductive pair bonds in the socially monogamous prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster). In addition to these pair bonds with mates, prairie voles demonstrate selective preferences for familiar same-sex peers.
Lee, Nicole S, Beery, Annaliese K
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The prairie vole gut–brain–microbiota-axis: a narrative review

Gut Microbiome
The microbiota–gut–brain axis (MGBA) has garnered considerable attention for its role in health, disease, and higher psychological processes. One area of particular importance is the relationship between the MGBA and stress.
Daniel A. Nuccio, Angela Grippo, Pallavi Singh   +2 more
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Alternative Mating Tactics in Socially Monogamous Prairie Voles, Microtus ochrogaster

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019
Alternative mating tactics appear to evolve when sexual selection is strong. Because such conditions are usually observed in species with polygynous or polyandrous mating systems, alternative mating tactics in monogamous mating systems are seldom ...
Stephen M. Shuster, Regina M. Willen, Brian Keane, Nancy G. Solomon   +3 more
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Influence of global atmospheric change on the feeding behavior and growth performance of a mammalian herbivore, Microtus ochrogaster. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Global atmospheric change is influencing the quality of plants as a resource for herbivores. We investigated the impacts of elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) and ozone (O3) on the phytochemistry of two forbs, Solidago canadensis and Taraxacum officinale, and
Christopher W Habeck, Richard L Lindroth
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Prenatal Psychosocial Distress Interacting with Postnatal Maternal Sensitivity in Shaping Infant Observed Affect and RSA Profiles

Developmental Psychobiology, Volume 68, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT We (1) identified profiles of infant behavioral and physiological responses across the still‐face paradigm, (2) examined differences in subsequent infant outcomes across profiles, and (3) examined the independent and interactive effects of prenatal maternal distress and early postnatal caregiving environments as predictors of infant profiles ...
Yu Chen, Esther M. Leerkes, Andrew Supple, Savannah A. Girod, Cheryl Buehler, Laurie Wideman, Lenka H. Shriver   +6 more
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Increased proliferation and neuronal fate in prairie vole brain progenitor cells cultured in vitro: effects by social exposure and sexual dimorphism

Biology of Sex Differences, 2023
Background The prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster) is a socially monogamous rodent that establishes an enduring pair bond after cohabitation, with (6 h) or without (24 h) mating.
Daniela Ávila-González, Italo Romero-Morales, Lizette Caro, Alejandro Martínez-Juárez, Larry J. Young, Francisco Camacho-Barrios, Omar Martínez-Alarcón, Analía E. Castro, Raúl G. Paredes, Néstor F. Díaz, Wendy Portillo   +10 more
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Rapid ideal habitat selection in a homogeneous environment

Ecosphere, Volume 17, Issue 3, March 2026.
Abstract Studies of density‐dependent habitat selection typically assess choices between two or more distinctly different habitat opportunities. Although such studies can clearly document habitat choice, they cannot unambiguously differentiate the effects of density from underlying differences in habitat and their associated cues for choosing some ...
Douglas W. Morris
wiley   +1 more source

Early Intranasal Vasopressin Administration Impairs Partner Preference in Adult Male Prairie Voles (Microtus ochrogaster)

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2017
Research supports a modulatory role for arginine vasopressin (AVP) in the expression of socially motivated behaviors in mammals. The acute effects of AVP administration are demonstrably pro-social across species, providing the justification for an ever ...
Trenton C. Simmons, Jessica F. Balland, Janeet Dhauna, Sang Yun Yang, Jason L. Traina, Jessica Vazquez, Karen L. Bales   +6 more
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Wide recreational trails are semi‐barriers to deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) in small forest preserves

Ecosphere, Volume 17, Issue 3, March 2026.
Abstract While roads have well‐documented effects on wildlife movement, the impact of smaller non‐vehicle recreational trails typical of urban preserves is less thoroughly understood, particularly for small mammals. We used mark–recapture to identify movement of deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) across three broad (>2.5 m) recreational trails in small
L. Leann Kanda, Benjamen Donnelly, Christopher Gallego Lazo, Brian Sheldon Hayes, Eleanor Almeida, Emily Conklin, Abigail Gepner, Alycia Hatfield, Amber Moore   +8 more
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Effects of combined prenatal exposure to air pollution and maternal stress on social behavior and oxytocin and vasopressin systems in male and female mice

Journal of Neuroendocrinology, Volume 38, Issue 3, March 2026.
Abstract Prenatal exposures to air pollution and maternal psychosocial stress are each associated with increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and epidemiological work suggests that concurrent exposure to these risk factors may be particularly harmful.
Maura C. Stoehr, Elise M. Martin, Joy T. Babalola, Jason Xue, Matthew J. Kern, Niki Y. Li, Madeline F. Winters, Sarvin Bhagwagar, Caroline J. Smith   +8 more
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