Prairie Voles Archives - Knowing Neurons

Anita June 10, 2013March 5, 2017 2013, Acetylation, Epigenetics, Histone, Histone Acetylation, Histone deacetylase inhibitor, Histone deacetylase inhibitors facilitate partner preference formation in female prairie voles, Histones, Hui Wang, Love, Mohamed Kabbaj, Monogamy, Nature Neuroscience, Nucleus accumbens, Oxytocin, Pair-bond, Pair-bonding, Prairie Voles, Trichostatin A, Vasopressin

The Newest Cupid on the Block: Epigenetics

Genes are no different from individuals. Sometimes they behave in a simple, logical way. Other times, they are unpredictable and influenced by their surroundings. The central dogma (DNA to RNA to… Read More

Kate Fehlhaber February 20, 2013March 5, 2017 #groom, C fibers, Cats, Endorphins, feel-good, Grooming, Humans, Monkeys, Oxytocin, Pair-bond, Prairie Voles, Social Bond, Social grooming

Social Grooming: It’s not just for monkeys and prairie voles!

Have you ever noticed how much time cats spend cleaning themselves? I’m sure they believe that “cleanliness is next to Godliness,” but spending 15% of their day grooming seems a… Read More

JuanVelasquez February 13, 2013March 5, 2017 2013, Animals models, Hormones, Love, Oxytocin, Pair-bond, Pair-bonding, Prairie Voles, Vasopressin

Why Prairie Voles Fall in Love: A Chemical Romance

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year. Couples will stroll down the lane, gaze into each other’s eyes, and experience one of the most enigmatic feelings… Read More