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From Morphogens To Monogamy: The Wnt Pathway’S Role In Monogamy, Demira Jakupovic
From Morphogens To Monogamy: The Wnt Pathway’S Role In Monogamy, Demira Jakupovic
Biology Honors Theses
The fish species Amatitlania nigrofasciata, convict cichlids, exhibit the behavior of serial monogamy. Dopamine has been linked to the success of pair bonding and monogamy. Dopaminergic (DA) neurons, the receptors of dopamine, are the reason the reward feeling of dopamine is felt by organisms. These neurons are housed in the Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA). The Wnt morphogen, which works through the Wnt pathway, has been previously shown to be a key player in the formation of the midbrain, the area where the VTA resides. This thesis delves into comparing gene expression related to the Wnt morphogen between convict cichlids and …