Homosexual Behavior in Animals - Neurobiological Basis

Neurobiological Basis

In March 2011, research shows that serotonin is involved in the mechanism of sexual orientation of mice. A study conducted on fruit flies found that inhibiting the dopamine neurotransmitter inhibited lab-induced homosexual behavior.

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