The first clinical applications of oxytocin (OT) were in obstetrics as a hormone to start and
speed up labor and to control postpartum hemorrhage. Discoveries in the 1960s and 1970s …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are highly heterogeneous neurodevelopmental
disorders caused by a complex interaction of numerous genetic and environmental factors …

Coordinated pair bonds are common in birds and also occur in many other taxa. How do
animals solve the social dilemmas they face in coordinating with a partner? We developed …

The neuropeptide oxytocin persists as a hot topic in neuroscience, with steadily increasing
interest in both scientific literature [1] and popular culture during recent decades [2–5]. This …

Movement synchronization between individuals has been implicated in reinforcing their
cohesion. How might such interindividual motor entrainment be controlled by the social …

For 25 years, the predominant evolutionary theory of romantic love has been Fisher's theory
of independent emotion systems. That theory suggests that sex drive, romantic attraction …

In this theoretical review, we examine how the roles of music in mate choice and social
bonding are expressed in romantic relationships. Darwin's Descent of Man originally …

In modern times there is increasing acceptance that music-based interventions are useful
aids in the clinical treatment of a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions, including …

Meta-organisms encompassing the host and resident microbiota play a significant role in
combatting diseases and responding to stress. Hence, there is growing traction to build a …

Oxytocin has traditionally been known for its physiological effects on muscle contraction
associated with birth and lactation, but in the last years is widely used as a biomarker of …