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Oxytocin Likely the Basis of Animal Friendships

Posted on March 24, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

Friendships are adaptive for animals, and they probably feel good, thanks to oxytocin. That’s the gist of this article from Science News. I’ve certainly seen dogs who were best friends, and, of course, with animals in the wild, especially monkeys,… Continue reading →

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Do Dogs Need to Inhale Oxytocin?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

When I was a kid, dogs were happy bundles of love. Today, at least in Berkeley, a lot of them are grouchy, neurotic and fearful. Monash University’s Animal Welfare Science Centre will study whether inhalilng oxytocin can make shelter dogs… Continue reading →

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People, Pets and Oxytocin

Posted on March 5, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

NPR had a nice story on therapy animals, pointing out how bonding with an animal feels safer and can improve our ability to bond with people. If you read my blog regularly or have heard me speak, you know that… Continue reading →

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Air Force Testing Oxytocin as "Trust Level"

Posted on February 17, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

Can levels of oxytocin in the blood indicate how trustworthy you are? The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB will spend $1 million to try to find out. Air Force psychologist James Christensen is monitoring the blood oxytocin levels… Continue reading →

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Romantic Movies Warm You Up

Posted on February 15, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

A study found that people who drank cold tea were more likely to choose a romantic movie than those who quaffed hot tea. Researchers Jiewen Hong (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) and Yacheng Sun (University of Colorado, Boulder)… Continue reading →

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