Naumenko E V, Popova N K, Ivanova L N
Genetika. 1987 Jun;23(6):1011-25.
A review of experimental data documenting that domestication of animals is associated with hereditary reorganization of neuro-endocrine mechanisms, responsible for basic processes of ontogeny, is presented. The data demonstrated changes in gonadal and pituitary-adrenal systems in domesticated animals. Analysis of evidence that selection for low aggressiveness towards man is, in fact, the selection for definite activity of brain neurotransmitters regulating aggressive behaviour and emotional stress response has been carried out. Supposed role of modifications in the mechanisms of domestication is discussed.
本文综述了实验数据，这些数据表明动物驯化与神经内分泌机制的遗传性重组有关，而神经内分泌机制负责个体发育的基本过程。数据显示了家养动物性腺和垂体 - 肾上腺系统的变化。对以下证据进行了分析：事实上，选择对人类攻击性低的动物，就是选择调节攻击行为和情绪应激反应的脑内神经递质的特定活性。文中还讨论了驯化机制中各种变化可能起到的作用。
