Publications by authors named "Alexandra R DeCasien"
Article Synopsis
- Social hierarchies can form in animals, including mice, based on competition for resources, but less is known about female mice compared to males.
- In this study, it was found that female mice quickly establish social relationships through aggressive behaviors, leading to less linear and less despotic hierarchies than those seen in males.
- The research also highlighted differences in hormonal levels, with subordinate females showing higher stress hormone (corticosterone) levels and distinct gene expression in the brain compared to dominant females, thereby providing new insights into female social dynamics.
