Abstract:Intergenerational patterns of parental behavior, especially maternal behavior, have been observed across mammalian species including humans, non‐human primates, and rodents. These patterns are largely experience‐dependent as opposed to genetically induced, with experiences in early‐life serving an essential role in directing maternal behavior expressed later in life. Environmental conditions can also alter maternal behavior with consequences for offspring neurodevelopment and interactions with the next generat… Show more
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