Charlier, Thierry ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences biomédicales et précliniques > Biologie de la différenciation sexuelle du cerveau
Newman, Amy EM
Heimovics, Sarah A
Po, Kelvin WL
Saldanha, Colin J; Lehigh University > Department of Biological Sciences
Soma, Kiran K; University of British Columbia - UBC > Department of Psychology
Language :
English
Title :
Rapid effects of aggressive interactions on aromatase activity and oestradiol in discrete brain regions of wild male white-crowned sparrows
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