Oxytocin receptor density is associated with male mating tactics and social monogamy

Ophir, Alexander G., Gessel, Ana, Zheng, Da-Jiang, Phelps, Steven M.·2012·Hormones and Behavior
DOI 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2012.01.007

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