This review highlights recent studies of the anatomical and functional implications of brain
aromatase (estrogen synthase) expression in two vertebrate lineages, teleost fishes and …

The major classes of chemicals and brain pathways involved in sexual arousal in mammals
are well studied and are thought to be of an ancient, evolutionarily conserved origin. Here …

Alternative reproductive tactics (ARTs) coexisting within a population are found in many
organisms. Their existence has been an enduring puzzle in evolutionary biology. Why …

Among vertebrates, teleost fish have the greatest capacity for estrogen production in the
brain. Previously, we characterized the distribution of the estrogen‐synthesizing enzyme …

Seasonal changes in reproductive-related vocal behavior are widespread among fishes.
This review highlights recent studies of the vocal plainfin midshipman fish, Porichthys …

Arginine vasotocin (AVT) and isotocin (IT) are fish nonapeptides synthesized in separate
hypothalamic neurons from where they are transported to the neurohypophysis for storage …

Across all major vertebrate groups, androgen receptors (ARs) have been identified in neural
circuits that shape reproductive‐related behaviors, including vocalization. The vocal control …

Historically, most studies of vertebrate central pattern generators (CPGs) have focused on
mechanisms for locomotion and respiration. Here, we highlight new results for ectothermic …

Estrogens play a salient role in the development and maintenance of both male and female
nervous systems and behaviors. The plainfin midshipman (Porichthys notatus), a teleost fish …

Although teleost fishes have the highest levels of brain aromatase (estrogen synthase)
compared to other vertebrates, little is known of its regulation and function in specific brain …