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Motherhood improves learning and memory

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Neural activity in rats is enhanced by pregnancy and the demands of rearing offspring.

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Figure 1: Improvement in spatial learning following reproductive and pup experience.

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    Craig H. Kinsley, Lisa Madonia, Gordon W. Gifford, Kara Tureski & Garrett R. Griffin

  2. Department of Psychology, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, 23005, Virginia, USA

    Catherine Lowry, Jamison Williams, Jennifer Collins, Heather McLearie & Kelly G. Lambert

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