Negligent, Attentive Mouse Mothers Show Biological Differences

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Wed, 04/09/2008 - 16:00

In mice, child neglect is a product of both nature and nurture, according to a new study. Negligent parenting seems to have both genetic and non-genetic influences, and may be linked to dysregulation of the brain signaling chemical dopamine.


 

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