Tag Archives: Autism
Animal Empathy Sheds Light on Autism
A new study of prairie voles shows that they can not only tell when a member of their family has been hurt, they also show empathy. Prairie voles mate for life and live in family groups (although they may have… Continue reading
Marijuana’s happy effects could be due to oxytocin
Admission: I was a hippie (well, a semi-hippie). In the early 1970s I lived in my van, hitchhiked around and asked people on the street, "Do you have a place we can crash?" I still clearly remember a time I… Continue reading
Why Vitamin D Could Prevent Autism
Researchers have noticed a link between Vitamin D and ASD for years. A new study explains how a lack of the vitamin could lead to problems in fetal and neonatal brain development, creating the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. Rhonda… Continue reading
Oxytocin: Too Much of a Good Thing?
There’s been plenty of research showing that when people inhale oxytocin, they tend to have more positive social behavior: trust, generosity, empathy and communication. But if taking one whiff of oxytocin can make you nicer, will taking oxytocin regula… Continue reading
