Publications by authors named "Rhiannon L Bolton"

Relationships between adult females are fundamental to understanding diversity in animal social systems. While cooperative relationships between kin are known to promote fitness benefits, the proximate mechanisms underlying this are not well understood. Here we show that when related female house mice (Mus musculus domesticus) cooperate to rear young communally, those with higher endogenous oxytocin levels have more egalitarian and successful cooperative relationships.

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  • Cloning in the animal kingdom involves creating genetically identical individuals and is gaining attention for its potential in conserving endangered or extinct species.
  • Various reproductive techniques, including somatic cell nuclear transfer and induced pluripotent stem cells, expand our understanding of cloning's role in conservation beyond traditional methods.
  • Ethical considerations and practical implications must be evaluated alongside biological advancements to assess the viability of cloning in protecting endangered species.
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  • * With extinction rates drastically higher than natural, conservation programs need support, and advanced reproductive technologies (ART and aART) combined with cryobanking (storing viable cells and tissues at very low temperatures) could be vital for preserving species.
  • * For successful implementation, enhanced species-specific methods and better understanding of various organisms' biology are necessary, particularly for endangered species, including amphibians, to help slow down and potentially reverse biodiversity loss.
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