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Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them—fueled by brain chemistry. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

When you cuddle a cat, the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin is rising in both your brains. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Cats may have a ...

(Note: This is part of a series of posts I’m writing in conjunction with my new book, The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons.) The previous two posts in this triad explored, first, how experiments on ...

Brain parasites are something that most people would naturally want to avoid, but maybe they can be used for good. A new study has found that a common brain parasite could be engineered to deliver ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called ...

(Note: This is part of a series of posts I’m writing in conjunction with my new book, The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons.) Guinea pigs are practically synonymous with experiments. Lab rats have ...