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·June 20, 2016·4 min read

Silencing of Gene Affects People’s Social Lives

Silencing a gene responsible for the production of oxytocin can affect a person's ability to form healthy relationships and recognize the emotional states of others, a new study reports.

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·June 16, 2016·6 min read

Single Species of Gut Bacteria Can Reverse Autism Related Social Behavior: Mouse Study

Researchers culture a strain of Lactobacillus reuteri from human breast milk and introduced it to mice. They discovered treatment with this bacterial strain appeared to rescue social behaviors.

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·June 14, 2016·3 min read

Oxytocin’s Role in the Recognition of Emotions

A new study reports oxytocin plays a role in facial mimicry.

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·May 13, 2016·4 min read

Prenatal Stress Could Enhance Protective Mechanisms of Babies

Researchers report the oxytocin receptor gene is activated more easily in infants of mothers who faced maternal stress and depression.

Featured Neurology Pain

·March 7, 2016·4 min read

Love Hormone Oxytocin Relieves Pain

Researchers have discovered that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may also help to relieve pain.

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Featured Psychology

·March 3, 2016·7 min read

Hey Bro! Bromances May Be Good For Male Health

According to a new study, 'Bromances' may acutally generate healthy effects, especially in times of mild stress.

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Featured Genetics

·February 4, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual Disabilities

Researchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.

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·January 9, 2016·3 min read

Oxytocin Boost Could Relieve Postnatal Depression and Improve Parental Behavior

A new study reports giving mothers with postnatal depression hormone therapy with oxytocin could help improve their parenting behavior.

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·December 2, 2015·4 min read

Oxytocin Has Different Effects on Stress in Female and Male Mice

A not only does oxytocin have different effects on stress between the sexes, in some cases, it can also trigger anxiety, a new study reports.

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·October 27, 2015·3 min read

Social, Emotional and Behavioral Benefits of Oxytocin for Kids with Autism

According to researchers, a five week treatment with synthetic oxytocin improved emotional, social and behavioral behaviors in young children with autism.