Estrogen recruits the endocannabinoid system to modulate emotionality

@article{Hill2007EstrogenRT,
  title={Estrogen recruits the endocannabinoid system to modulate emotionality},
  author={Matthew N Hill and Eda Karacabeyli and Boris B. Gorzalka},
  journal={Psychoneuroendocrinology},
  year={2007},
  volume={32},
  pages={350-357}
}
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