Research involving nonhuman primates (NHPs) has played a vital role in many of the
medical and scientific advances of the past century. NHPs are used because of their …

It is now widely recognized that social bonds are critical to human health and well-being.
One of the most important social bonds is the attachment relationship between two adults …

The common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) is poised to become a standard nonhuman
primate aging model. With an average lifespan of 5 to 7 years and a maximum lifespan of …

Unavoidable sample size issues beset psychological research that involves scarce
populations or costly laboratory procedures. When incorporating longitudinal designs these …

The neurobiology of social bonding, despite its relevance to human mental health, has been
studied primarily in rodents. In this study we used position emission tomography (PET) …

Intranasal oxytocin (IN OXT) administration has been proposed as a pharmacological
treatment for a range of biomedical conditions including neurodevelopmental disorders …

The development of biologic molecules (monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, soluble
receptors) as specific therapeutics for human disease creates a need for animal models in …

In socially monogamous titi monkeys, involuntary separation from a pair mate can produce
behavioral distress and increased cortisol production. The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) is …

Relationships support social animals' health, but maintaining relationships is challenging.
When transitioning to parenthood, new parents balance pair‐bond maintenance with infant …

Background Marmosets and tamarins are increasingly used in research, but their pathology
remains poorly defined compared with Old World primates. Methods Necropsy records of …