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Male vs. Female Brain Differences & How They Arise From Genes & Hormones | Dr. Nirao Shah

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Neuronal Activation and the Refractory Period in Male Mice

This chapter explores a significant breakthrough in understanding the refractive period in male mice by activating hypothalamic neurons with optogenetics. It discusses the implications of these findings on aggression and sexual behavior, highlighting the differences in neuronal density compared to human brains.

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