Scientists discover a key mechanism regulating how oxytocin is released in the mouse brain (IMAGE)

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

Scientists discover a key mechanism regulating how oxytocin is released in the mouse brain

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Confocal microscopy image showing oxytocin (green) and vasopressin (red) circuits in the mouse hypothalamus, both of which are highly relevant for regulating social behaviors in mammals.

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Mª Pilar Madrigal

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