The Prairie Vole Model of Pair-Bonding and Its Sensitivity to Addictive Substances
The prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster) is an extensively studied model for understanding the neural mechanisms underlying social affiliations and pair bonds. With clearly observed face and construct validity, this species offers translational insights into mechanisms involved in intimate relationsh...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Psychology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02477/full |