oxytocin

Cuddle with a cat. Illustration: depositphotos.com

What does owning a cat do to your brain (and theirs) and how does it relate to oxytocin?

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New research shows that the love hormone, oxytocin, not only strengthens social bonds between humans – but also deepens the connection with cats, with the key being gentle touch and mutual trust.
The developing brain of a two-week-old mouse pup under the microscope. The oxytocin system is highlighted in green and a light-sensitive protein is highlighted in red. The combination of colors causes the oxytocin cells that also successfully express the protein to be colored yellow. In blue - the cell nuclei

Spotlight on the developing brain: Separation in early childhood alters the oxytocin system

Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have developed a new optogenetic technology that allows them to study the activity of the oxytocin system deep in the young brain. Their findings show that this protein, known as the "love hormone," influences the coping of mouse pups.
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 the blood-brain barrier to be overcome

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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 makes us not see shortcomings in our partners

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Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

The fine line between love and hate

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Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

"Trust" hormone neutralizes fear.

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Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

Make sure not to inhale before making an important purchase

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Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

Trust begets a hormone

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