Adolescence predatory risk alters social behaviors and cognitive ability and central oxytocin and vasopressin expression in adult Brandt ’s voles

Conclusion: Th ese findings demonstrate that adolescent exposure to predator risk promotes adult reproductive behavior of Brandt’s voles. Deficits in recognition ability may necessitate alterations in reproductive strategies to enhance inclusive fitness. OT and AVP systems may play a modulatory role in the alter ation of social behaviors elicited by adolescent predatory risk.
Source: Neuroendocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research