From genes to aggressive behavior: The role of serotonergic system
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The involvement of protein elements in the brain neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) system in the genetic control of aggressive behavior is studied. It shows that brain 5-HT contributes to a critical mechanism, underlying genetically defined individual differences in aggressiveness and genes encoding pivotal enzymes in 5-HT metabolism, transporter and two types of receptors, belong to a group of genes that modulate aggressive behavior.
Publication Name: BioEssays
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0265-9247
Year: 2006
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Molecular and cellular organization of insect chemosensory neurons
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The molecular and cellular basis of chemosensory perception in insects is discussed. Chemoreceptor proteins are the essential elements in chemosensory coding which endow chemosensory neurons with their abilities to respond to specific sets of odorants, tastants or pheromones.
Publication Name: BioEssays
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0265-9247
Year: 2006
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