Cornil, Charlotte ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences biomédicales et précliniques ; Université de Liège - ULiège > GIGA > GIGA Neurosciences - Neuroendocrinology
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Role of neuroestrogens in the regulation of social behaviors - From social recognition to mating
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