'Social competence'refers to the ability of an individual to optimise its social behaviour
depending on available social information. Although such ability will enhance social …

The perceptual analysis of acoustic scenes involves binding together sounds from the same
source and separating them from other sounds in the environment. In large social groups …

The roles of estrogen and androgens in male social behavior are well studied, but little is
known about how these hormones contribute to behavior in a social hierarchy. Here we test …

Abstract The analgesic activity of (−)-linalool (LIN), a monoterpene present in essential oils
of Lamiaceae species, has been previously demonstrated in rodents. However, its possible …

O. basilicum leaves produce essential oils (LEO) rich in monoterpenes. The short half-life
and water insolubility are limitations for LEO medical uses. β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) has been …

The neurohypophyseal hormones vasopressin and oxytocin are produced and released
within the mammalian brain, where they act via multiple receptor subtypes. The neural …

Social plasticity is a ubiquitous feature of animal behaviour. Animals must adjust the
expression of their social behaviour to the nuances of daily social life and to the transitions …

The majority of anuran amphibians (frogs and toads) use acoustic communication to
mediate sexual behavior and reproduction. Generally, females find and select their mates …

Pain treatment is still ineffective in many conditions and remains one of the greatest
challenges of modern medicine. Historically, due to the incredible variety of …

Acoustic communication is the major component of social behavior in anuran amphibians
(frogs and toads) and has served as a neuroethological model for the nervous system's …