Clin Auton Res February 2019 PMID 29687400

The neurobiology of human crying.

Lauren M Bylsma, Asmir Gračanin, Ad J J M Vingerhoets

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44
Peak: 8 in Oct 2020
across 8 sources since Dec 2019

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What people are saying

This collection of discussions collectively shows a genuine curiosity and recognition of the importance of scientific research on crying, with posts referencing neuroanatomical pathways, neural control, and behavioral implications, using tone that ranges from informative to inquisitive, which indicates a high level of interest and engagement among participants.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the value of understanding the neurobiology of crying, supporting its significance, though some posts express skepticism about its direct practical applications.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts show high engagement and curiosity, referencing related studies, neural pathways, and asking questions—indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate active participation through sharing additional information, reviewing neural mechanisms, and contemplating behavioral implications, reflecting moderate interest in the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that understanding crying's neurobiology could influence perspectives on emotional expression and social behaviors, indicating a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Human emotional crying appears to be a uniquely human behavior with specific neurobiological processes that are just beginning to be understood, mainly from animal studies and observations of neurological patients.
  • The research focuses on understanding the brain structures, chemicals, and physiological responses involved in crying, especially the autonomic processes related to tear production and emotional expression.
  • Studying the neurobiology of crying is complex because it includes various components like vocal sounds, facial movements, emotional feelings, and social actions, requiring further research to fully understand how these elements work together.

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Ayaka Kato
@kayautoka · X

例えば感情的に涙が出るときの神経回路はどうなってるんだろうと軽く調べたら最近のレビューが→https://t.co/RXCEe9SMMx 特にヒトでの神経回路についてはまだ調べられていない印象でしたが、涙が出る前からmPFCの活動が徐々に増加し泣き始めると急激に増加する等の報告があり、今後の発展が楽しみです

Oct 15, 2020 · 17 likes · 8 shares · 6,092 followers View post →
sai
@saicasm_ · X

I was reading the neurobiology of human crying when I found out that crying activates some of the unknown complex-word-wale muscles!

Jan 13, 2021 · 4 likes · 42 followers View post →
Álvaro Carmona
@sdesiensia · X

Referencia: Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clin Auton Res.  https://t.co/ndkBDtyPNP

Oct 21, 2024 · 3 likes · 7,967 followers View post →
Álvaro Carmona
@sdesiensia · X

Referencia: Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clin Auton Res. https://t.co/ndkBDtyPNP

Oct 23, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 7,967 followers View post →
Álvaro Carmona
@sdesiensia · X

Referencia: Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clin Auton Res. https://t.co/ndkBDtyPNP

Oct 24, 2024 · 3 likes · 7,967 followers View post →
Álvaro Carmona
@sdesiensia · X

Referencia: Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clin Auton Res.  https://t.co/ndkBDtyPNP

Oct 22, 2024 · 2 likes · 7,967 followers View post →

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Esmeralda Broncano
@EsmeraldaB97609 · X

RT @BATERIA_OSCURA:

Aug 12, 2025 · 1 share · 2 followers View post →
BATERIA OSCURA
@BATERIA_OSCURA · X

Aug 12, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 10 followers View post →
TEMI
@TheTemiOmosebi · X

See: Bylsma et al. (2018), The neurobiology of human crying.

May 17, 2025 · 5,112 followers View post →
Álvaro Carmona
@sdesiensia · X

Referencia: Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clin Auton Res. https://t.co/ndkBDtyPNP

Oct 24, 2024 · 3 likes · 7,967 followers View post →
@ChuSGC@xarxa.cloud
@ChusGC · X

RT @sdesiensia: Referencia: Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clin Auton Res. htt…

Oct 24, 2024 · 1 share · 1,470 followers View post →
Álvaro Carmona
@sdesiensia · X

Referencia: Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clin Auton Res. https://t.co/ndkBDtyPNP

Oct 23, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 7,967 followers View post →
Álvaro Carmona
@sdesiensia · X

Referencia: Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clin Auton Res.  https://t.co/ndkBDtyPNP

Oct 22, 2024 · 2 likes · 7,967 followers View post →
Álvaro Carmona
@sdesiensia · X

Referencia: Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clin Auton Res.  https://t.co/ndkBDtyPNP

Oct 21, 2024 · 3 likes · 7,967 followers View post →
Prof Sophie Scott CBE
@sophiescott · X

RT @zarinahagnew: @RCarhartHarris @sophiescott And a nice review of neural control of crying here https://t.co/QaOtYks9uj

Jun 9, 2024 · 1 share · 26,017 followers View post →
Zarinah Agnew
@zarinahagnew · X

@RCarhartHarris @sophiescott And a nice review of neural control of crying here https://t.co/QaOtYks9uj

Jun 9, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,180 followers View post →
Ye
@Yhun027 · X

@ella_franta @george_peter11 @Suvivi848360 @crazyclipsonly The research in question: https://t.co/wOQC4Hv6om You can read the full article here: https://t.co/IHtAlCCGZS

Dec 19, 2023 · 2 followers View post →
BinkF
@Bink_BF · X

@roxerratico @AdielBbsa @justinblws @forbrekker testosterona nos deixa mais agressivos e literalmente dificulta chorar. Não choramos por qualquer coisa. https://t.co/sXQtJzhaQ6 Vcs simplesmente não entendem os homens e não tem vontade de entender.

Nov 28, 2023 · 473 followers View post →
c4t m4n d00
@c4tm4nd00 · X

@PeterDiamandis Perhaps if we better understand the neurobiology of human crying behavior.

Jun 25, 2023 · 232 followers View post →
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@Arthur59611540 · X

The neurobiology of human crying https://t.co/u8Z41OunN2

Feb 1, 2023 · 1 like · 4,109 followers View post →
✨Foggydew__FGDW
@Foggydew5 · X

@PawsityMeow Okay, Would you like to talk about "the neurobiology of human crying"?

Jan 29, 2023 · 271 followers View post →
She_Persisted
@Impeach_Cheeto · X

@SimonVarnam @GeeorgeStyles That is an excellent question! There are as many answers as there are scientists. Psychologists, philosophers, neurobiologists, sociologists, evolutionists, etc. all have different answers. Let's ask a biochemist... hey @GeeorgeStyles... https://t.co/TsGMpUx2u7

Aug 29, 2021 · 1 like · 10,236 followers View post →
sai
@saicasm_ · X

I was reading the neurobiology of human crying when I found out that crying activates some of the unknown complex-word-wale muscles!

Jan 13, 2021 · 4 likes · 42 followers View post →
F_name
@F_name · X

RT @kayautoka: 例えば感情的に涙が出るときの神経回路はどうなってるんだろうと軽く調べたら最近のレビューが→https://t.co/RXCEe9SMMx 特にヒトでの神経回路についてはまだ調べられていない印象でしたが、涙が出る前からmPFCの活動が徐々に増加し泣き…

Oct 24, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,141 followers View post →
AC
@aichicellist · X

RT @kayautoka: 例えば感情的に涙が出るときの神経回路はどうなってるんだろうと軽く調べたら最近のレビューが→https://t.co/RXCEe9SMMx 特にヒトでの神経回路についてはまだ調べられていない印象でしたが、涙が出る前からmPFCの活動が徐々に増加し泣き…

Oct 17, 2020 · 8 shares · 13 followers View post →
yuuyuu (PI)
@yuuyuuyuuyuu10 · X

RT @kayautoka: 例えば感情的に涙が出るときの神経回路はどうなってるんだろうと軽く調べたら最近のレビューが→https://t.co/RXCEe9SMMx 特にヒトでの神経回路についてはまだ調べられていない印象でしたが、涙が出る前からmPFCの活動が徐々に増加し泣き…

Oct 15, 2020 · 8 shares · 271 followers View post →
蚯蚓
@aomidori1002 · X

RT @kayautoka: 例えば感情的に涙が出るときの神経回路はどうなってるんだろうと軽く調べたら最近のレビューが→https://t.co/RXCEe9SMMx 特にヒトでの神経回路についてはまだ調べられていない印象でしたが、涙が出る前からmPFCの活動が徐々に増加し泣き…

Oct 15, 2020 · 8 shares · 158 followers View post →
Rina Saltman
@rinatie_ceo · X

The neurobiology of human crying https://t.co/JtkFOwEuIS

Oct 15, 2020 · 3,586 followers View post →
近藤 鮎子
@Ayukond · X

RT @kayautoka: 例えば感情的に涙が出るときの神経回路はどうなってるんだろうと軽く調べたら最近のレビューが→https://t.co/RXCEe9SMMx 特にヒトでの神経回路についてはまだ調べられていない印象でしたが、涙が出る前からmPFCの活動が徐々に増加し泣き…

Oct 15, 2020 · 8 shares · 4,044 followers View post →
Daisuke Tajima
@d30tajima · X

RT @kayautoka: 例えば感情的に涙が出るときの神経回路はどうなってるんだろうと軽く調べたら最近のレビューが→https://t.co/RXCEe9SMMx 特にヒトでの神経回路についてはまだ調べられていない印象でしたが、涙が出る前からmPFCの活動が徐々に増加し泣き…

Oct 15, 2020 · 8 shares · 509 followers View post →
Ayaka Kato
@kayautoka · X

例えば感情的に涙が出るときの神経回路はどうなってるんだろうと軽く調べたら最近のレビューが→https://t.co/RXCEe9SMMx 特にヒトでの神経回路についてはまだ調べられていない印象でしたが、涙が出る前からmPFCの活動が徐々に増加し泣き始めると急激に増加する等の報告があり、今後の発展が楽しみです

Oct 15, 2020 · 17 likes · 8 shares · 6,092 followers View post →
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