Sex on the brain.

Gagnidze, Khatuna; Pfaff, Donald W · Cell · 2009

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Release of testosterone during early development is necessary for masculinization of brain structures in rodents. Wu et al. (2009) now elucidate the neuronal changes caused by aromatase-mediated conversion of testosterone into estrogen in perinatal mice and the ensuing effects on adult behavior.

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