Oxytocin

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• The Joy of Generosity (oxytocin)

  
  Hug the Monkey — Authority: 112
  Paul Zak of Claremont Graduate University, the foremost researcher on oxytocins effects on humans, has an interesting post on his Psychology Today blog, recounting an experiment that shows how one experience that releases oxytocin influences behaviors in other situations -- for the better. (Paul, are you going to ...
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• The Science of Generosity

  
  Blogs — Authority: 162
  I just finished reading Theodore Mallochs wonderful new book Being Generous (Templeton Press, 2009) that investigates the reasons for and results of generosity. The book draws on a variety of evidence to show that generosity is not only good for society, but good for the individual. Throughout this inspiring book, ...
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• The Unselfish Gene?

  
  The Greater Good Blog — Authority: 113
  “I feel your pain,” Bill Clinton famously told Americans when he was running for president. Now it seems that his message may have had as much to do with genetics as with politics: A new study, sponsored in part by the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), has found evidence that empathy may be influenced by a ...
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• The Penis, Arousal and Oxytocin

  
  Hug the Monkey — Authority: 112
  As you know if youve been reading my blog, oxytocin is not just the cuddle hormone, nor is it just a girl thing. Its also necessary for sexual arousal, and studies have charted its effects specifically on penile erection. (They have not to my knowledge tested whether oxytocin is necessary for the engorgement of the ...
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• Empathy and Stress Levels May be Coded Into Our Genes

  
  Integral Options Cafe — Authority: 440
  Interesting report on new research - from US News and World Report . So much for the idea of original sin . . . . We are not born heathens who need to be saved, we are born loving and need to be nurtured. Empathy and Stress Levels May be Coded Into Our Genes Posted: ...
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• Levels of Compassion and Stress Related to Genetics

  
  Psych Central News — Authority: 553
  New research suggests a particular genetic profile may contribute to how empathetic a human is, and how that person reacts to stress. Investigators discovered a variation in the genetic receptor of the hormone/neurotransmitter oxytocin was linked to a person’s ability to infer the mental state of others. ...
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• Genes may determine our ability to empathize

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 719
  London, Nov 18 (ANI): Scientists at Oregon State University have discovered that empathy can be inherited. They say that carriers of certain genes are better able to read people’s feelings than others. The genes are linked to the way in which the body processes oxytocin, otherwise known as the ‘cuddle hormone’ ...
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• Double G’s Win Empathy Contest

  
  The Daily Clog — Authority: 527
  The “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes” advice is so trite that we’re tempted to scream whenever we hear it mentioned. However, we will admit (yes, even snarky, jaded bloggers like ourselves) that empathy is a valuable character trait (and not just if you’re minoring in Global Poverty). So you wanna know ...
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• Oxytocin & empathy

  
  Geary Behavioural Economics Blog — Authority: 483
  The role of oxytocin in influencing trust has been explored by behavioural economists. This study shows how a polymorphism in a gene that encodes for the oxytocin receptor predicts empathy. This is related to work on a genetic basis for autism which is characterized by low empathy. ...
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• Two Clues That Shout Its Over

  
  Blogs — Authority: 162
  When it comes to relationships, the question I am most often asked is, “how do I know my relationship is okay, that he’s still into me?” To which I answer, there are two well kept secrets to knowing how others feel about us, one we see with the hands, the other, less well known, with the belly. In “ The Ten ...
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• Autism Gene Linked to Empathy

  
  Hug the Monkey — Authority: 112
  A variation in a gene for the oxytocin receptor helps determine how much empathy a person has, according to a new study. Sarina Rodrigues, assistant professor of psychology at Oregon StateUniversity and  Laura Saslow, a UC Berkeley psychologygraduate student, compared four variations in the OXTR gene. They found ...
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• Empathy is in our genes

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 719
  Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Being empathetic is all in the genes, say researchers who have found a genetic variation linked to a person’s ability to infer the mental state of others.The researchers from Oregon State University and University of California, Berkeley have found a variation in the ...
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• Genetic variation linked to individual empathy, stress levels

  
  Science nature & education - science-nature.marc8.com — Authority: 156
  Researchers have discovered a genetic variation that may contribute to how empathetic a human is, and how that person reacts to stress. In the first study of its kind, a variation in the hormone/neurotransmitter oxytocins receptor was linked to a persons ability to infer the mental state of others.
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• Love Hormone May Trigger Jealousy, Too

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 546
  SUNDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- With a reputation as the "love hormone," oxytocin has been linked to trust, empathy and generosity. Image:  read more
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• Love Hormone Oxytocin Also Responsible For Anti-Social Behaviors

  
  The Inquisitr Entertainment — Authority: 742
  Haifa, Israel (AHN) – The hormone oxytocin generally is associated with behaviors such as trust, empathy and generosity but according to researchers from the University of Haifa it also affects anti-social behaviors like jealousy, envy and gloating. Simone Shamay-Tsoory who carried out the research says ...
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• Love And Envy Linked By Same Hormone, Oxytocin

  
  Science nature & education - science-nature.marc8.com — Authority: 156
  A new study has found that the hormone oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone," which affects behaviors such as trust, empathy and generosity, also affects opposite behaviors, such as jealousy and gloating.
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• Thin Line Between Love and Hate Stops at...Oxytocin?

  
  Health Management Rx — Authority: 125
  Previous studies have shown that the oxytocin hormone has a positive effect on positive feelings . The hormone is released in the body naturally during childbirth and when engaging in sexual relations . Participants in an experiment who inhaled the synthetic form of the hormone displayed higher levels of ...
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• Hormone Accents Opposing Emotions

  
  Psych Central News — Authority: 553
  In a new study, researchers discover the hormone oxytocin, affectionately known as the “love hormone,” can also influence behaviors that are less socially desirable. Previous studies have shown that oxytocin has an augmentative effect on positive feelings including trust, empathy and generosity. The hormone is ...
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• Love hormone Oxytocin also bolsters envy

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 719
  Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) Oxytocin known as the love hormone also affects antisocial behaviour such as envy and gloating, says a new study.“When the person’s association is positive, Oxytocin bolsters pro-social behaviour. When it is negative, the hormone increases negative sentiments,” explains study author ...
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• Vegas "Stripper-Mobile" Comes Under Criticism • Woman Arrested While In Labor [Leftovers]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 815
  • Did you know there was a such thing as a "Stripper-mobile?" Yes, its exactly what it sounds like. But some people are worried that driving around in a clear plastic truck while pole dancing may not be safe. Although nothing about the truck — which is used to advertise for a strip club — is illegal, some ...
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