| First Author | Williams JR | Year | 1993 |
| Journal | Behav Genet | Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 1 | Pages | 51-8 |
| PubMed ID | 8476391 | Mgi Jnum | J:4338 |
| Mgi Id | MGI:52833 | Doi | 10.1007/BF01067553 |
| Citation | Williams JR, et al. (1993) Factors modulating preferences of female house mice for males differing in t-complex genotype: role of t-complex genotype, genetic background, and estrous condition of females. Behav Genet 23(1):51-8 |
| abstractText | The present study investigates factors mediating odor and social preferences in female house mice (Muc domesticus) based on the t-complex genotype of males. Previous studies in this laboratory showed that females prefer the odors of wild-type (+/+) males over those that carry lethal genes (+/t). The purpose of this study was to determine the genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors that regulate these preferences. The variables examined include t-complex genotype, genetic background, estrous condition of test females (+/+ or +/t), and genotype of the test female's parents. Results indicate that female preferences for +/+ males are dependent upon the t-complex genotype and estrous condition of test females. Only +/t females in estrus showed preferences for +/+ males. Estrous cycle condition effects were seen in both wild (+/+w5) and inbred (129 +/tw5)females. Homozygous females (+/+) and diestrous females of both genotypes did not demonstrate preferences for either +/+ or +/t males. |
