Chronic social instability in adult female rats alters social behavior, maternal aggression and offspring development

This study demonstrates continued adult vulnerability to social challenges with an impact specific to social situations for mothers and offspring.

Source: Developmental Psychobiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Florent Pittet, Jessica A. Babb, Lindsay Carini, Benjamin C. Nephew Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research