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Could Wear-and-Tear on the Love Hormone Gene Make Us Less Social?

Joseph Sparks

23rd June 2016

A new study, presented by Professor Haas from the University of Georgia, has investigated whether environmental wear-and-tear on a gene that codes for oxytocin (commonly known as the love hormone) can make us less social.

To read a summary of Haas's research in sci-tech today, click here.

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Joseph Sparks

Joseph is a Subject Advisor for Psychology at tutor2u. He is an experienced Psychology & Music Teacher, Writer, Examiner and Presenter. He is currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Education and is passionate about the impact of technology on teaching and learning.

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