Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories
Originally shared by Neuroscience News
Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories
A new mouse study reveals males recall fearful memories better than females. Researchers attribute the difference to the gene Cdk5, which has previously been implicated in creating fear memories and stress behaviors.
The research is in Biological Psychiatry. (full access paywall)
https://neurosciencenews.com/epigenetics-fear-sex-differences-10565/
Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories
A new mouse study reveals males recall fearful memories better than females. Researchers attribute the difference to the gene Cdk5, which has previously been implicated in creating fear memories and stress behaviors.
The research is in Biological Psychiatry. (full access paywall)
https://neurosciencenews.com/epigenetics-fear-sex-differences-10565/
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