Scientists uncover neural mechanism governing infant-parent bonding

Scientists uncover neural mechanism governing infant-parent bonding

JERUSALEM, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Israeli researchers have discovered that the protein oxytocin plays a key role in how young brains respond to parental separation, helping shape emotional development from a very early age, the Weizmann Institute of Science said in a statement on Wednesday. Read full story

Scientists find brain mechanism behind infant-parent bonding

New Delhi, Sep 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Israeli researchers have discovered that the protein oxytocin plays a key role in how young brains respond to parental separation, helping shape emotional development from a very early age. Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science developed a noninvasive method to silence specific brain cells in mouse pups without disturbing their natural behaviour, Xinhua news agency reported. Using this technology, …