New research challenges the role of 'love hormone' in relationships

For decades, scientists have investigated oxytocin’s effects on creating bonds between mates and with their offspring by studying monogamous prairie voles. But a new study suggests that genetically "shutting the door" to oxytocin in the rodents has little effect on their bonding or parenting behaviour.

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