Nipple stimulation is predicated on the known mechanism of action of oxytocin. Mechanical stimulation of the nipple triggers the release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary. Oxytocin binds to ...

Specific neurons that secrete the neuropeptide oxytocin in the brain are disproportionately disrupted in a mouse model of ...

How talking to your baby can influence their early development Oxytocin, known as the love, attachment or pleasure hormone, plays an essential role in social interaction mechanisms. In particular ...