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Prof. Uri Rasovsky and his team. Self-portrait

through the body

Researchers are examining whether aerobic physical activity, which increases the level of oxytocin, the hormone of love and connection in the body, may improve the social functioning of those suffering from schizophrenia
The pituitary gland of the zebrafish. The variety of cell types are marked in different colors: in purple - phytocytes, in red and green - two types of hormone-producing cells

Where does the fish secrete from: back to the origins of the pituitary gland

Weizmann Institute scientists are challenging a 200-year-old doctrine about the formation of the gland from the secretion of hormones. Their findings may lead to new approaches in the treatment of various medical problems
The "love hormone" or the "social hormone"?

The "love hormone" may also cause anxiety and aggression

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The hormone oxytocin (in purple) at the secretion points in the synapses (in green) in the transparent brain of a genetically modified zebrafish. Prof. Gil Levkovitch, Weizmann Institute

the love bubble

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The triumvirate of the neurohypophysis: phytocytes (in purple) scattered between the ends of axons (in green) and blood capillaries (in red)

Discovery: how certain blood vessels in the brain open "windows" that allow overcoming the blood-brain barrier

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The chemical formula of the "love hormone" oxytocin. Photo: shutterstock

Tu Bab: The dark side of the love hormone - similarity between its effects and the effects of alcohol

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Oxytocin - the love hormone. Photo: shutterstock

A study published on Valentine's Day (Tu Bab): The love hormone causes us not to see shortcomings in our partners

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The fine line between love and hate

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"Trust" hormone neutralizes fear.

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Make sure not to inhale before making an important purchase

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Trust begets a hormone

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