Can the science of oxytocin help us understand and treat childhood neglect?
In short: Neuroscientist Bianca Jones Marlin examines how oxytocin influences maternal behavior in mice. This American Museum of Natural History talk explores the potential for these biological insights to inform new approaches for supporting children who have experienced neglect.
Often labeled the love drug, oxytocin remains a subject of intense scientific scrutiny regarding its specific functions in the human brain. Bianca Jones Marlin, a researcher at Columbia University, investigates this by observing female mice to determine how the hormone shapes maternal actions.
The research presented at the February 6, 2019, SciCafe event aims to bridge the gap between animal models and human development. By studying these neural mechanisms, scientists hope to uncover pathways that could eventually provide therapeutic solutions for children affected by neglect.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Science of Love with Bianca Jones Marlin – AMNH SciCafe
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