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A new form of scent communication in house mice: navigation cues
Reference
S14622
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Jane Hurst
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Robert Beynon
,
Professor John Pickett
Institution
University of Liverpool
Department
Veterinary Clinical Science
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
277,224
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
15/10/2001
End date
14/04/2005
Duration
42 months
Abstract
Many mammals move along scent marked trails but there has been little characterisation of mammalian scents used in navigation or site/resource recognition. This programme will provide a detailed behavioural and biochemical characterisation of navigation scents used by wild house mice and their deposition in the environment. Active components of navigation scents will be identified using behavioural bioassays linked directly to gas chromatographic separation of volatiles. We will explore the role of major urinary proteins (MUPs) in extending the longevity of volatile navigation cues in the environment and the interaction between scent signals of territory ownership and navigation cues.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
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