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·February 17, 2017·5 min read

How Dads Bond With Toddlers

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.

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·December 17, 2016·4 min read

Neurons Anticipate Body’s Response to Food and Water

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

Image shows the location of the SCN in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 29, 2016·4 min read

Brain’s Biological Clock Stimulates Thirst Before Sleep

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

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Featured Psychology

·February 9, 2016·5 min read

Social Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky Situations

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

The image shows the CA1 and CA2 regions of the hippocampus.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 12, 2016·4 min read

Tweaking Brain Circuit Boosts Social Memory

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

Image shows inhibitory neurons in the CA2 region of the hippocampus.

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·January 6, 2016·4 min read

Loss of Hippocampal Cells Linked to Schizophrenia

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.