Archive for November, 2013
Stories from the Supplement | Bits of DNA
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013Pheromonal Induction of Spatial Learning in Mice
Friday, November 1st, 2013Interesting discussion of a protein produced in mice and dog urine that acts as a pheromone. It is called Darcin and was named after the famous character, Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s novels, since it makes females very attracted to males.
Pheromonal Induction of Spatial Learning in Mice: Darcin
(#Austen-inspired name) acts as an attractant to females
https://www.sciencemag.org/content/338/6113/1462