Major evolutionary transitions were always accompanied by genetic remodelling of
phenotypic traits. For example, the vertebrate transition from water to land was accompanied …

This study examines the impacts of the urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) on the in
vitro maturation (IVM) of bovine oocytes. Cumulus–oocyte complexes in IVM medium were …

For the first time, this book tells the Wytham story in a way that is accessible to both scientist
and general reader alike. It provides a fascinating overview of what the Woods are like, their …

Female house mice produce pheromone-carrying major urinary proteins (MUPs) in a cycling
manner, thus reaching the maximum urinary production just before ovulation. This is thought …

The variation of expression of major urinary proteins was studied in laboratory mice to
further the understanding of the role of these proteins in social and reproductive contexts …

Among members of the family Muridae, the herb-field mouse, Apodemus microps, is unique
in that aggression is almost entirely lacking. This species, therefore, is a model organism for …

Symbiotic microbial communities affect the host immune system and produce molecules
contributing to the odor of an individual. In many mammalian species, saliva and vaginal …

Grooming in the wood mouse is a means by which males obtain information about the
reproductive state of females, as grooming creates a situation which allows the male to smell …

This article is part of a Special Issue “Chemosignals and Reproduction”. Many terrestrial
mammals must be able to distinguish between the myriad of scent marks they encounter in …

Background During their movements in the wild, wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus)
distribute small objects, such as leaves or twigs, which are often visually conspicuous. Our …