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Oxytocin and Vasopressin Flatten Social Hierarchy and Synchronize Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

A new study of male rhesus macaques reveals exposure to oxytocin and vasopressin 'flattens' group hierarchy, forcing dominant males to become more relaxed and subordinate monkeys to become more confident.... Read More...

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Vasopressin a Possible Biomarker for Social Deficits in ASD

Neuroscience NewsMay 2, 2018

A new study that used rhesus macaques with low levels of sociability revealed the animals had reduced levels of vasopressin in their cerebral spinal fluid, as did children diagnosed with ASD.... Read More...

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The Neural Circuitry of Parental Behavior

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2018

Researchers have identified neural circuits that help govern parenting behaviors in mice.... Read More...

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Exposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine Sufferers

Neuroscience NewsJune 26, 2017

A 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...

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Cells in the Retina Light the Way to Treating Jet Lag

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2017

Researchers have discovered a group of neurons in the retina that affect circadian rhythm by sending signals to the SCN.... Read More...

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How Dads Bond With Toddlers

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2017

According to a new study, fathers given a boost of oxytocin expressed increased activity in brain areas associated with empathy and reward when viewing photos of their small children.... Read More...

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Neurons Anticipate Body’s Response to Food and Water

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2016

Findings provide a new insight into how the brain regulates food and water intake.... Read More...

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Brain’s Biological Clock Stimulates Thirst Before Sleep

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 29, 2016

Findings provide additional insight into how the circadian clock regulates physiological function.... Read More...

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Social Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky Situations

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2016

According to a new study, the hormone arginine vasopressin promotes trust and cooperation in humans who are in risky situations.... Read More...

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Tweaking Brain Circuit Boosts Social Memory

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2016

Researchers use optogenetics to tweak neural circuitry and enhance social memory in mice.... Read More...

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Loss of Hippocampal Cells Linked to Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 6, 2016

A new study reports social memory deficits in schizophrenia may be a result of a decreased number of inhibitory neurons in the CA2 region of the hippocampus.... Read More...

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Chimpanzees Show Similar Personality Traits to Humans

Neuroscience NewsMay 6, 2014

According to new research, chimpanzees have almost the same personality trails as humans.... Read More...

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The Neural Circuitry of Parental Behavior

Exposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine Sufferers

Cells in the Retina Light the Way to Treating Jet Lag

How Dads Bond With Toddlers

Neurons Anticipate Body’s Response to Food and Water

Brain’s Biological Clock Stimulates Thirst Before Sleep

Social Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky Situations

Chimpanzees Show Similar Personality Traits to Humans