Oxytocin pathways and the evolution of human behavior

This review examines the hypothesis that oxytocin pathways--which include the neuropeptide oxytocin, the related peptide vasopressin, and their receptors--are at the center of physiological and genetic systems that permitted the evolution of the human nervous system and allowed the expression of con...

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Published in:	Annual review of psychology Vol. 65; p. 17
Main Author:	Carter, C Sue
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.01.2014
Subjects:	Behavior - physiology Biological Evolution Brain - physiology Emotions - physiology Humans Maternal Behavior - physiology Oxytocin - physiology Social Behavior
ISSN:	1545-2085, 1545-2085
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