Sydney: 'Cuddle chemical' oxytocin may be famous as the hormone that helps maintain mother-child love but it can promote negative emotions as well, a new research claims. "Quite a number of studies have shown it's actually not that simple," says Andrew Kemp of the University of Sydney, who co-authored the study with colleague Adam Guastella, according to a University statement. Recent studies have found that people who were given oxytocin...
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Washington: It takes a mere fifth of a second for the brain to fill with sheer rapture and fall in love with a total stranger, say scientists. Love's lightning quick flush fires up a dozen brain areas to release feel good chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, adrenaline and vasopressin, to produce a heady effect similar to that of cocaine. The reward part of the brain unleashes passionate love, while middle brain...11:29 AM, Oct 27, 2010
Oxytocin affects antisocial behaviour such as envy and gloating, says study. ...12:29 PM, Nov 13, 2009
Scientists are experimenting to see if Oxytocin can improve estranged relationships and save failing marriages. ...12:47 PM, Jun 09, 2007
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