Researchers have identified neural circuits that help govern parenting behaviors in mice.
During a conflict between two groups, oxytocin levels increase, influencing the medial prefrontal cortex. This results in a greater feeling of empathy among the group and a desire to seek revenge on rivals. The findings shed light on how conflict contagion can occur in social groups.
Researchers examined the effects oxytocin and vasopressin had on perceptions of social dominance. Oxytocin increased perception of greater dominance. Neuroimaging revealed the findings were also reflected in changes in brain regions associated with social perception.
Connections between oxytocin neurons in the hypothalamus and dopamine neurons in the reward system drive parenting behaviors in both male and female voles.
Researchers provide strategies for enhancing brain health and lowering stress in the new year.
A new study links higher levels of oxytocin to greater life satisfaction as we age.
A new study reveals what goes on in the brain when a person embarks on a musical collaboration project.
A mother's willingness to sacrifice their own lives to protect their children depends upon the action of oxytocin on neurons in the amygdala, a new study reports.
Study sheds new light on the genetics underlying possible social differences between modern humans, our ancestors, and other primate species.
Researchers investigate both the cognitive and neurobiological basis of why so people have religious beliefs.
Researchers investigate the biological aspects of yawning and consider why yawning is so contagious.
Magical thinking and believing in destined love may have evolved as a way to keep couples together and promote childbirth and rearing, researchers say.
