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Where do the dopamine hits does from? A new reward center in the brain is discovered (yes, single cell, spatial omics at work again)
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January 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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A single gene underlies male mating morphs in ruff sandpipers, a new Science study finds. The results show how evolutionary changes in a single gene's structure, sequence, and regulation can drive significant diversity within a single species.

Learn more in our new issue: https://scim.ag/4arzNmU
A breeding ruff male (Calidris pugnax) in alert posture scans the breeding area for mating opportunities at Liminka Bay, Finland. Ruff males deploy one of three mating tactics that differ in aggressive and courtship behaviors. Differences in aggression between tactics are tied to concentrations of circulating androgens, which are modulated by the actions of a single gene.
January 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Reddit breaking up with X: It's not me baby, it's you.
January 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM