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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 25, 2017·4 min readSmiling Human Faces Are Attractive to Dogs, Thanks to OxytocinA new study reveals oxytocin, a hormone implicated in bonding, may play an important role in social interactions between man and dog.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 21, 2017·6 min readBoosting Social Skills With Brain ScanningA new study aims to use neuroimaging technology to better understand the networks behind social interactions.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 9, 2017·5 min readMen and Women Show Equal Ability in Recognizing FacesContrary to popular believe, sex differences do not influence the ability to recognize faces.Read More
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