Oxytocin is a pleiotropic, peptide hormone with broad implications for general health,
adaptation, development, reproduction, and social behavior. Endogenous oxytocin and …

Oxytocin, a neuropeptide known for its role in reproduction and socioemotional processes,
may hold promise as a therapeutic agent in treating social impairments in patient …

In 1978, when the Task Panel report to the US President's Commission on Mental Health
emphasized the importance of improving health care and easing the pain of those suffering …

Behavioral neuroscientists have shown that the neuropeptide oxytocin (OT) plays a key role
in social attachment and affiliation in nonhuman mammals. Inspired by this initial research …

Autism spectrum disorder is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder with no established
pharmacological treatment for its core symptoms. Although previous literature has shown …

Autism spectrum conditions (autism) affect~ 1% of the population and are characterized by
deficits in social communication. Oxytocin has been widely reported to affect social …

Vasopressin (VP) and oxytocin (OT) are distinct molecules; these peptides and their
receptors [OT receptor (OTR) and V1a receptor (V1aR)] also are evolved components of an …

Oxytocin sets the stage for childbirth by initiating uterine contractions, lactation and maternal
bonding behaviours. Mice lacking secreted oxcytocin (Oxt−/−, Cd38−/−) or its receptor …

The oxytocin system may be different in autistic people, which could explain some of the
deficits in social behavior and cognition associated with autism spectrum disorder. However …

Of course, unlike King David, most people do not commit adultery and send the betrayed
spouse to certain death in the battle-field. Still, research shows that ordinary people who …