Oxytocin hormone helps monkeys increase their love

The research results of a group of scientists from Duke University showed that oxytocin hormone, which was dubbed the "love hormone" , created a sacred emotional bond between mother and child in humans, making we are closer and love each other, and we have the same impact on monkeys.

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This type of hormone makes monkeys behave more kindly and emotionally.

The test of this hormone was carried out in zerut monkeys, scientists observed and recorded the results before and after the monkeys were exposed to oxytocin hormone. They placed two monkeys close to each other, exposing them to the hormone through the nose through a small-sized syringe, like a gas mask.

Scientists have found that this hormone makes the monkeys pay more attention to each other, and take action to pay more attention to each other. Specifically, this monkey can share with the other monkey a piece of fruit, although it does not have its own part. In contrast, half an hour before exposure to hormones, the monkeys appear "more selfish" and only spend fruit to eat alone.

In addition, the team focused on the eye movements of monkeys and found that, after exposure to oxytocin hormones, the monkeys' eyes turned toward each other with a higher frequency and longer time. The experiment was repeated many times and all showed the same results in these lovely monkeys.

Scientist Michael Platt, a neuroscience researcher and director of the Duke Institute of Brain Science, said that when inhaling this hormone, the monkeys tend to be more affectionate, more friendly and turn their attention to. other individuals.

This hormone is currently being evaluated as a new therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia, autism and other mental disorders in humans, opening hope to improve confidence and social communication skills. for patients.