A shot of the reproductive hormone kisspeptin enhances brain activity in response to olfactory and visual cues of attraction in men. The findings reveal a previously undescribed attraction pathway in humans activated by the hormone and identify kisspeptin signaling as a potential therapeutic pathway for psychosexual and reproductive disorders.
Researchers use optogenetics to obtain a better understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying fertility.
Kisspeptin, a hormone found in the brain, drives attraction and sexual behavior, researchers report.
A shot of the kisspeptin hormone can boost sexual desire in both men and women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.