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New Patent App: Melanotan II to Enhance Oxytocin

Posted on May 9, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

Larry Young, one of the early researchers on oxytocin and bonding in prairie voles, applied for a patent on using Melanotan II to enhance the effects of oxytocin used during psychotherapy. Co-applicant is Meera E. Modi, a member of Young’s… Continue reading →

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Life Experience Critical for the Oxytocin Response

Posted on April 14, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

As we move toward Mother’s Day, science gave us another reminder of how important mothering is — mothering as the actions of caring for a child no matter what your biological relationship. Research led by Michael Poulin of the University… Continue reading →

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What Is Oxytocin Factor?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

People always ask me, "Where can I get some oxytocin?" I always tell them to generate their own. A new product on the market actually contains oxytocin. Moreover, I have a lot of respect for Bryan Post, the person who… Continue reading →

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Odent: Pitocin in Childbirth Interferes with Breastfeeding

Posted on March 15, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

Natural childbirth advocate Michel Odent will present the results of a first-ever study of the effects of Pitocin on mothering and bonding. Pitocin is artificial oxytocin usually administered in U.S. hospital births to manage labor — and speed it alon… 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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