People With Low Oxytocin Levels Suffer Reduced Empathy
Researchers reveal those with low levels of oxytocin as a result of medical conditions perform worse on empathy tasks.... Read More...
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Pituitary Tissue Grown From Human Stem Cells Releases Hormones in Rats
According to a new study, rats with hypopituitarism received pituitary cell transplants, which promoted normal hormone release.... Read More...
Love Hormone Oxytocin Relieves Pain
Researchers have discovered that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may also help to relieve pain.... Read More...
Growing a Functioning Pituitary Gland
Researchers have successfully grown a functioning 3D pituitary-like structure from embryonic stem cells.... Read More...
Flipping Fertility Master Switch with Optogenetics
Researchers use optogenetics to obtain a better understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying fertility.... Read More...
Multi-Institutional Team Finds Targetable Mutation in Rare Brain Tumor
A genetic mutation associated with a number of cancers could also be responsible for papillary craniopharyngioma, a rare but debilitating brain tumor, a new study reports.... Read More...
Menstrual Cycle Influences Concussion Outcomes
Women who suffered concussions during their premenstrual phase had a slower recovery and poorer health one month after injury compared to those injured two weeks directly after their period or women taken birth control pills, a new study reports.... Read More...
Soldiers With Blast Injuries Suffer Pituitary Hormone Problems
Soldiers who suffered TBI as a result of an IED blast are more likely to have pituitary hormone problems than patients with TBI caused by accidents, a new study suggests.... Read More...