Discovering the Hormone Behind Monogamous Parenting

Discovering the Hormone Behind Monogamous Parenting The cells and hormones that inspire mice to nurture their young are also present in humans. Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. What makes the oldfield mouse steadfastly monogamous throughout its life while its closest rodent relatives are promiscuous? The answer may be a previously unknown hormone-generating cell, according to a new study published online today in Nature from scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute. "The hormone from these cells …