Publications by authors named "Ashley Augustus"
Neuroscience
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- Parental care in animals often requires balancing the need for self-care with caring for offspring, but the neural processes behind these choices remain unclear.
- The African cichlid fish, Astatotilapia burtoni, serves as a prime example of extreme parental care, as female mouthbrooders starve themselves for two weeks while holding their young in their mouths.
- This study identified specific brain regions linked to maternal behavior and energy management, showing that many areas of the brain are involved in both nurturing offspring and regulating food intake and energy balance.
