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Love, empathy, and kindness are not just for humans.

As Stephanie Preston from Science magazine explains: the fundamental traits of humans are shared with other species; in both form and function. Monkeys, rodents, sheep, and dogs all share our mechanisms for: bonding, protecting and supporting acts of kindness.

Thanks to Oxytocin (aux-see-toe-cin) also known as “the trust hormone”. Approaching individuals becomes less scary and more rewarding when is valuable to the individual. The hormone is secreted and projected to regions rich in oxytocin(aux-see-toe-cin) receptors when the individuals are monogamous.

For mates and offspring, the hormone facilitates approach, helps memory, and reinforces the bond. Causing the same reaction of drugs, sexual experiences and chocolate.



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