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Oxytocin and Social Behavior
Recent research challenges the role of oxytocin in pair bonding, yet decades of evidence suggest otherwise. Studies show that oxytocin enhances sociability by promoting serotonin release in the nucleus accumbens, while also influencing dopamine neuron activity. This interplay between neuromodulators highlights the complexity of social interactions, revealing that dopamine is released not only during positive interactions but potentially during aggressive ones as well.In this clip
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How does MDMA affect oxytocin as discussed in the Huberman Lab Podcast episodes "The Science of MDMA & Its Therapeutic Uses: Benefits & Risks | Huberman Lab Podcast" and "Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love | Huberman Lab Podcast #51," as well as the clip "Hormonal Bonding Effects"?
How does MDMA affect oxytocin in the context of the episode Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love | Huberman Lab Podcast #51 and the clip Hormonal Bonding Effects?
How does MDMA affect oxytocin in the context of the episode Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love | Huberman Lab Podcast #51 and the clip Hormonal Bonding Effects?