MedicinefromMail Online2 months agoMouse-to-mouse resuscitation! Watch a rodent giving 'first aid'Mice exhibit instinctual first aid behaviors to assist unconscious companions, activating the 'love hormone' oxytocin.
fromwww.npr.org2 months agoScienceThis Valentine's Day, thank voles for our understanding of lovePrairie voles research suggests love may not solely depend on oxytocin, challenging traditional views about the 'love hormone'.Emerging studies indicate other factors may significantly influence love and relationships beyond just oxytocin.
MiscellaneousfromPsychology Today2 months agoYour Trauma May Be a Parenting SuperpowerChildhood parental loss can enhance attachment abilities in adulthood due to epigenetic shifts affecting oxytocin and dopamine systems.
MiscellaneousfromMail Online6 months agoScientists discover dogs are entering a new phase of evolutionDogs are experiencing a third wave of domestication influenced by humans' preferences for friendly, calm pets suited to a sedentary lifestyle.
fromPsychology Today6 months agoMiscellaneousA Mental Health Hormone Is Released When Kids Play With DogsInteracting with dogs significantly boosts mood and reduces stress, especially in children, through the release of oxytocin.
fromtime.com7 months agoOMG scienceThe 5-Minute Game That Will Improve Your Relationship With Your DogPuppy interactions at Duke University enhance oxytocin release, fostering deep emotional connections between humans and dogs.
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fromFuturism11 months agoMedicineDoctors Administer Oxytocin Nasal Spray to Lonely PeopleOxytocin administered to lonely individuals reduced acute feelings of loneliness, strengthened connections in therapy, effects lasting for months.