The molecular mechanism behind why heart attacks can vary in severity depending on the time of day has been uncovered, potentially paving the way for innovative treatments that align with the natural ...

A new scientific review published in Neuropharmacology explores how the environment interacts with brain biology in shaping personality disorders. By examining molecular, neurochemical, and metabolic ...

Recent studies on oxytocin have uncovered its potential in addressing social anxiety, autism, and stress-related disorders. In a world where loneliness and social anxiety are becoming more prevalent, ...

In a world where loneliness and social anxiety are on the rise, understanding the brain’s chemistry has never been more ...

This work presents an atlas of vasopressin (AVP) and its receptor AVPR1a in mouse ... studies for the expression of AVP and AVPR1a in various brain regions, and their functions in regulating central ...

Most neurons that carry signals regarding movement and higher-level functions, such as thinking and reading, are myelinated. Neurons that control feelings of pain and temperature are sometimes ...

In addition to the two nasal bones that form the strong vault at the top center of your nose, surrounding bones and other structures help support your facial features and nasal functions: The bony ...

Orgasms usually result from sexual stimulation and involve the release of the hormone oxytocin and feel-good chemicals known as endorphins Sex and gender exist on spectrums. This article will use ...

UQ scientists created gut-stable oxytocin-based pills to treat chronic abdominal pain safely and effectively, offering a new alternative to opioids and anti-inflammatories. Researchers have developed ...

Let's return to our starting point: can love at first sight be explained by oxytocin? Studies on voles show that pair bonding involves several molecules: dopamine, serotonin, vasopressin and, of ...