oxytocin
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How the brain responds to sleep apnea
Researchers have discovered underlying mechanisms within the brain that contribute to high blood pressure for people with sleep apnea.
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How a newborn’s cry triggers the flow of breast milk
A baby's cry triggers the release of oxytocin, a brain chemical that controls breast milk release in mothers, a new study with mice shows.
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Without oxytocin receptors, voles are just as lovey-dovey
The standard understanding of oxytocin, colloquially known as the "love hormone," may be all wrong, prairie vole research indicates.
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Mouse moms teach future pup caretakers how to parent
With help from oxytocin, mice mothers are awesome teachers. The findings offer evidence for the benefits of parenting classes for humans, researchers say.
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Should hormones get universal names across species?
Scientists advocate for cleaning up troublesome jargon by applying new standard nomenclature for the hormones known as oxytocin and vasopressin in humans.
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3D ‘map’ of oxytocin receptor could bring new drugs
Researchers have determined the 3D structure of the receptor that the hormone oxytocin binds to. The findings could aid drug development.
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5 things to know about the science of dad
Happy Father's Day! Here are five unexpected research findings about dads.
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Hormone duo may protect some women against PTSD
New research could clarify why not all women with traumatic childhoods develop PTSD.
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Ecstasy may reopen brain’s ‘critical period’ to treat PTSD
Ecstasy has successfully treated some people with PTSD. A new study suggests reopening the "critical period" in the brain may be why.
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Newlywed brains suggest altruism is hard-wired
"...altruism is deeply rooted in our evolutionary, neural, and genetic framework."
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Babysitting teaches bonobos how to be moms
Not only does looking after babies teach young bonobos how to be parents, it also forges alliances that could be key when things get dangerous.
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Oxytocin amps up good and bad social experiences
The "love hormone" may also affect how we respond to negative social experiences.