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Diagram shows how dysbiosis causes the autism like behavior in mice.

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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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·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.

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·May 11, 2016·5 min read

Development of Gaze Following in Monkey is Similar to Humans

Researchers report gaze following in monkeys develops in a way that is nearly identical to humans, suggesting the behavior may have deep evolutionary roots.

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·February 14, 2016·5 min read

The Neuroscience of Seeking Company

A new study reveals the neural circuit that mediates social seeking behavior following periods of loneliness.

This illustration shows that oxytocin can reach the brain in two ways.

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·August 28, 2015·5 min read

Oxytocin Delivering Nasal Device to Treat Mental Illness

Researchers have developed a new intranasal device that delivers oxytocin directly to the brain.

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·June 17, 2015·4 min read

Social Insects May Share Brain Power

According to a new study, as social behavior evolved, brain regions for central cognitive processing shrank in social insect species.

This image shows a woman's face. She is resting her head on her hand and gazing to her side.

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·May 28, 2015·6 min read

Rest Prepares the Brain for Social Interaction

A new study reports that even during periods of rest, our brain is preparing us to socially connect with others.

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·September 12, 2014·4 min read

Tipping the Balance of Behavior

Researchers discover antagonistic neuron populations in the amygdala of mice which controls whether the animals engage in social behavior or asocial repetitive self grooming.

The image shows two mice and lines representing brain waves.

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·June 19, 2014·6 min read

Scientists Tie Social Behavior to Activity in Specific Brain Circuit

Using optogenetics, researchers link a particular brain circuit to social interaction in mice.

This image shows a Rhesus Macaque with two babies.

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·April 28, 2014·4 min read

Oxytocin Promotes Social Behavior in Infant Rhesus Monkeys

According to a new study, oxytocin appears to increase social behaviors in newborn rhesus monkeys.

The image shows the location of the prefrontal cortex.

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·December 4, 2013·3 min read

Dads: How Important Are They?

A new study highlights the value of paternal influence in both neurobiology and behavior.

The diagram shows the experimental set up.

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·June 17, 2013·3 min read

Mice in a “Big Brother” Setup Develop Social Structures

A new study which developed a system designed to observe different strains of mice living together in a 'Big Brother house' pen and with no human intervention, provides some unusual insights into social behavior which enables social hierarchy.