The formation of enduring relationships between adult mates (ie, pair bonds) is an integral
aspect of human social behavior and has been implicated in both physical and …

Pair bonds represent some of the strongest attachments we form as humans. These
relationships positively modulate health and well-being. Conversely, the loss of a spouse is …

This article is part of a Special Issue (“Estradiol and cognition”). Estrogens have repeatedly
been shown to influence a wide array of social behaviors, which in rodents are …

This article is part of a Special Issue “Parental Care”. Paternal care, though rare among
mammals, is routinely displayed by several species of rodents. Here we review the …

Motivational states consist of cognitive, emotional, and physiological components controlled
by multiple brain regions. An integral component of this neural circuitry is the bed nucleus of …

Alloparenting, defined as care provided by individuals other than parents, is a universal
behavior among humans that has shaped our evolutionary history and remains important in …

Impacts on brain and behavior have been reported in laboratory rodents after
developmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), raising concerns about possible human …

The rapidly rising incidence of neurodevelopmental disorders with social deficits is raising
concern that developmental exposure to environmental contaminants may be contributory …

The loss of a spouse is often cited as the most traumatic event in a person's life. However, for
most people, the severity of grief and its maladaptive effects subside over time via an …

Sociality comes with specific cognitive skills that allow the proper processing of information
about others (social recognition), as well as of information originating from others (social …