Rhythmic dysfunctions in 11‐hydroxycorticoid excretion after midbrain lesions and their relationship to an abnormal grooming behavior in CatsFootnote∗∗∗

This research was supported by Grant MH‐15402 from the National Institute of Mental Health, United States Public Health Service.

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