Autism spectrum disorders
No oxytocin benefit for autism
The so-called trust hormone, oxytocin, may not improve the symptoms of children with autism, a large study led by UNSW researchers has found.
Jul 18, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
We feel connected when we move together in time with music
Creating social bonds is essential for our health and well-being. In a new study conducted at Center for Music in the Brain at Aarhus University, Denmark, postdoctoral researcher Jan Stupacher and colleagues showed that music ...
Jun 26, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A cautionary note on oxytocin as a treatment for psychiatric disorders
The hormone oxytocin is known for its widespread effects on social and reproductive processes, and recent data from intranasal administration in humans has produced hope for its use as a therapeutic in autism, schizophrenia, ...
Aug 12, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Vasopressin: Social hormone promotes cooperation in risky situations
A hormone implicated in monogamy and aggression in animals also promotes trust and cooperation in humans in risky situations, Caltech researchers say.
Feb 8, 2016
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Research yields first detailed view of morphing Parkinson's protein
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers have taken detailed images and measurements of the morphing structure of a brain protein thought to play a role in Parkinson's disease, information that could aid the development of medications ...
Sep 6, 2013
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Neuroscience
Implanted wireless device triggers mice to form instant bond
Northwestern University researchers are building social bonds with beams of light.
May 10, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oxytocin may treat abdominal pain
(Medical Xpress)—Australian researchers have found a key to treating chronic abdominal pain may lie in a hormone that induces labour and encourages social bonding.
Jan 31, 2014
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Immunology
From A to Z: An alternative base modification for mRNA therapeutics
Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has become popular in the last few years due to its use in COVID-19 vaccines. This technology has been so groundbreaking that it recently won the 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine "for discoveries ...
Oct 3, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Four health benefits of hugs—and why they feel so good
For many people, the thing they've missed most during the pandemic is being able to hug loved ones. Indeed, it wasn't until we lost our ability to hug friends and family did many realise just how important touch is for many ...
May 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Combination approach may boost social interactions in autism
The hormone oxytocin, the so-called hug hormone or cuddle chemical, has more nicknames than proven medical uses. However, oxytocin may benefit children with autism spectrum disorders if receptors for opioids—brain chemicals ...
May 2, 2017
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