Neuropeptidergic regulation of affiliative behavior and social bonding in animals.

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• Publication year

  2006

• Venue

  Hormones and Behavior

• Publication date

  2006-11-01

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1016/J.YHBEH.2006.06.028PMID 16890230
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