FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2017·6 min readHow ‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin Spurs SociabilityResearchers pinpoint the brain circuitry involved in social reward and shed new light on oxytocin's role in social behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 20, 2017·5 min readOxytocin Turns Up the Volume of Your Social EnvironmentAccording to researchers, blocking the activity of oxytocin restored normal social behavior in stressed mice.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 18, 2017·5 min readDogs’ Social Skills Linked to Oxytocin SensitivityA new study reports genetic variations in sensitivity to oxytocin allows dogs to be more sociable and seek out contact with their owners.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·August 22, 2017·6 min readYou May Be As Friendly As Your GenesDo you find it hard to make friends? It may be down to your genes. Researchers report young people with higher expression of the CD38 gene tend to be friendlier and more socially adept.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 14, 2017·4 min readOxytocin and Social Norms Reduce XenophobiaResearchers report social norms together with increasing oxytocin can counter xenophobia by enhancing altruistic behaviors.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 27, 2017·5 min readSubstance Addiction Changes Mother’s Response to InfantSubstance addiction modifies they way a mother's brain responds to her own child, a new study reports. Researchers found key reward regions of the brain appear to shut down in response to their own infant's smiles in mothers with addictions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·June 26, 2017·5 min readExposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine SufferersA new study reveals a connection between light sensitive nerve cells in the eyes and areas of the brain that regulate mood. The findings may help explain how light can induce some of the negative emotions that often accompany migraines.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2017·4 min readFrequent Sexual Activity Can Boost Brain Power in Older AdultsAccording to a new study, older people who engage in sexual activity on a frequent basis scored higher on tests that reflect cognitive abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 13, 2017·5 min readWhat Makes a Mother Risk Her Life to Protect Her Kids?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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 12, 2017·5 min readOlder Adults Are Good Samaritans to StrangersA new study reveals older adults tend to be more generous to strangers. This may be an avenue for emotional gratification and purposes as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2017·5 min readCracking the Neural Code of LoveA new study reports on a key connection between two areas of an adult female vole's brain reward system that promotes pair bonding.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2017·4 min readOxytocin Reduces Craving for MethamphetamineOxytocin reduces drug seeking behavior in rats, a new study reports.Read More