Newly discovered brain cells explain a prosocial effect of oxytocin

Friday, October 10, 2014 - 11:31 in Psychology & Sociology

Oxytocin, the body’s natural love potion, helps couples fall in love, makes mothers bond with their babies, and encourages teams to work together. Now new research reveals a mechanism by which this prosocial hormone has its effect on interactions between the sexes, at least in certain situations. The key, it turns out, is a newly discovered class of brain cells.

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