A central theme of my work has been to investigate the proximate physiological and behavioral mechanisms that regulate reproductive function in cooperatively breeding species with a particular emphasis on within species, mechanistic variation. A second major area of research investigates the ways in which social relationships within marmoset groups can be both potent sources of stress and at the same time, important buffers that protect individuals against stress. A final area of research assesses the role of odor signals in establishing and maintaining these social relationships within a marmoset group, with a particular emphasis on the role of chemical cues signaling hormonal status and individual identity.
Peptides contribute to the sensory quality of circumgenital scent marks in marmoset monkeys.
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