Why Happy As A Lark? Singing Causes Dopamine Release in Birds, Says Study
Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 05:42
in Biology & Nature
Feeling down? Wondering how to cheer up? Well perhaps all you have to do is sing a song. Hey, it works for birds. Researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Japan have recently uncovered a breakthrough in animal behavior. In their recent study, they concluded that singing by male birds to attract females stimulates reward centers in their brains, reinforcing their behavior. In essence, singing for mates makes male birds really happy. Read More...
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