Scientists Giving a Hug (IMAGE) Ruhr-University Bochum Caption Sebastian Ocklenburg (left) and his collegues wanted to know if hug-related behaviour is affected by the emotional context of the give situation. Julian Packheiser gives a hug to Noemi Rook. Credit RUB, Marquard Usage Restrictions This image may only be used for reporting about the Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum in the context of the press release "Feelings determine from which side we embrace each other " published in January 2018. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.