Male-specific neurons directly linked to gender-specific behaviors

New research identifies a few critical neurons that initiate sex-specific behaviors in fruit flies and, when masculinized, can elicit male-typical courtship behaviors from females. The study, published by Cell Press in the September 11th issue of the journal Neuron, demonstrates a direct link between sexual dimorphism in the brain and gender differences in behavior.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news140266597.html">Male-specific neurons directly linked to gender-specific behaviors</a></p> <p>New research identifies a few critical neurons that initiate sex-specific behaviors in fruit flies and, when masculinized, can elicit male-typical courtship behaviors from females. The study, published by Cell Press in the September 11th issue of the journal <I>Neuron, </I>demonstrates a direct link between sexual dimorphism in the brain and gender differences in behavior.</p>