Summary: New research on prairie voles shows that while oxytocin is not strictly necessary for friendship, it plays a vital role in quickly forming and maintaining strong social bonds. Voles lacking … [+12747 chars]
Friendship Chemistry: How Oxytocin Shapes Who We Bond With - Neuroscience News
New research on prairie voles shows that while oxytocin is not strictly necessary for friendship, it plays a vital role in quickly forming and maintaining strong social bonds.
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