Oxytocin regulates parturition, lactation, parental nurturing, and many other social behaviors
in both sexes. The circuit mechanisms by which oxytocin modulates social behavior are …

Oxytocin and vasopressin are peptide hormones secreted from the pituitary that are well
known for their peripheral endocrine effects on childbirth/nursing and blood pressure/urine …

Hippocampal region CA2 has received increased attention due to its importance in social
recognition memory. While its specific function remains to be identified, there are indications …

Some of the most enduring social connections begin when infants first recognize their
caregivers, memories that form the basis of many family relationships. It remains unknown …

Selective relationships are fundamental to humans and many other animals, but
relationships between mates, family members, or peers may be mediated differently. We …

In contrast to traditional laboratory animals, prairie voles form socially monogamous
partnerships in the wild and exhibit lasting social preferences for familiar individuals—both …

In recent years, convergent evidence has emerged in support of the idea of social brain
networks, specific brain regions that are interconnected and support social behaviors. One …

Abstract Oxytocin (Oxt) and vasopressin (Avp) are two neuropeptides with many central
actions related to social cognition. The oxytocin (Oxtr) and vasopressin 1b (Avpr1b) …

L'obésité juvénile est un problème de santé publique préoccupant associé à des
comorbidités cardio-métaboliques, mais également à des déficiences cognitives dont …

Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activated polypeptide was discovered as a peptide highly
concentrated in the hypothalamus, via screening of hypothalamic extracts for their ability to …