Summary: Why does the memory of a comforting hug last a lifetime while the sensation of a handshake vanishes instantly? A new paper introduces the first comprehensive neurobiological model of…
Tag: social bonding
Biological Link Between Music and Bonding Identified
Summary: Music has long been the centerpiece of human rituals, from tribal dances to modern concerts. Now, a unique study has identified the biological “why.” The study reveals that listening…
When Dogs and Humans Connect, So Do Their Brainwaves
Summary: Research reveals that dogs’ and humans’ brain activity can synchronize when they gaze into each other’s eyes. Known as neural coupling, this phenomenon has been seen in interactions within…
Ketamine’s Key to Unlocking Social Bonding in Depression
Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding how ketamine treats depression-related social impairments, focusing on the drug’s effects in the mouse model. Their study shows that (R)-ketamine, as opposed…
