Aging leads to sex-dependent effects on pair bonding and increased number of oxytocin-producing neurons in monogamous prairie voles.

Michael A KelbermanKelly E WintherYana M MedvedevaZoe R Donaldson

Published in: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology (2024)

18-month male voles demonstrate accelerated bond formation18-month female voles increase partner-directed huddling after 2 wksBonds erode faster in 12-month female voles after partner separationFemale behavior from partner preference tests is reflected in free interactionThe number of paraventricular hypothalamus oxytocin cells increase during aging.

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