| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10300703 | Hormones and Behavior | 2011 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We confronted pregnant and lactating mice with unfamiliar male-soiled bedding (UMB). ⺠These stimuli signal the danger of infant killing and indicate a “dangerous world”. ⺠After the first treatment with UMB mothers showed an increased stress response. ⺠Furthermore, living in a “dangerous world” distinctly reduced maternal care behavior. ⺠Maternal care may mediate the effects of early adversity on offspring behavior.
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Authors
Rebecca S. Heiming, Carina Bodden, Friederike Jansen, Lars Lewejohann, Sylvia Kaiser, Klaus-Peter Lesch, Rupert Palme, Norbert Sachser,