Fathers wired to provide offspring care; Study confirms that testosterone drops steeply after baby arrives
Monday, September 12, 2011 - 16:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study provides compelling evidence that human males are biologically wired to care for their offspring, conclusively showing for the first time that fatherhood lowers a man's testosterone levels. The effect is consistent with what is observed in many other species in which males help take care of dependent offspring.