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Compr Psychoneuroendocrinol February 2022 PMID 35755926

Oxytocin and love: Myths, metaphors and mysteries.

C Sue Carter

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Discussions highlight the article's exploration of oxytocin's role in social bonds and myth-busting, exemplified by posts mentioning the scientific mysteries and metaphors, as well as references to recent studies and corrections in terminology, reflecting both interest and engagement rooted in scientific inquiry and curiosity.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the article's exploration of the complex and somewhat mysterious nature of oxytocin's role in love, showing general support for its scientific insights.

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The varied references, including mentions of social implications and scientific corrections, indicate a high level of curiosity and engagement with the topic.

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Participants reference specific aspects like the metaphors, scientific details, and implications for understanding love, demonstrating thoughtful involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations hint at a recognition of the article's significance in advancing understanding of oxytocin, though mostly within academic or scientific communities.

Abstract in brief

  • Oxytocin, often called the "love hormone," is a peptide that influences social bonding, sexual behavior, childbirth, and maternal care, highlighting its role in love and reproduction.
  • The text explores myths and gaps in understanding about oxytocin and love, suggesting that their effects may be better understood through interactions with older systems like vasopressin and the immune system.
  • Oxytocin has anti-inflammatory properties and is linked to social behaviors that help mammals survive and reproduce, which may have important implications for health, longevity, and treating inflammatory-related disorders.]
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Dan Quintana
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Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/jb0hQpAmpN https://t.co/EBtHMUig6q

Jan 16, 2022 · 55 likes · 13 shares · 20,571 followers View post →
Christoph Burch
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Oxytocin and love: Myths, metaphors and mysteries C. Sue Carter | Compr Psychoneuroendocrinol. #openaccess https://t.co/4XcOvcOkO4

Dec 27, 2021 · 26 likes · 8 shares · 14,928 followers View post →
Fat Fighting
@FatFightingClub · X

บทความนี้เขาคุย Oxytocin ในแง่ต่างๆ ว่า Oxytocin เนี่ยทำไมมันถึงโยงไปกับเรื่องของความรัก ความรู้สึกปลอดภัยได้ แล้วมันมีจุดไหนที่มันเอ๊ะอ๊ะ ว่ามันจริงหรือไม่จริงยังไง กับแนวคิดนั้น ซึ่งก็น่าสนใจดีครับ https://t.co/TF1Rzb0EFh

Dec 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 10,070 followers View post →
Agingdoc
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Dec 28, 2021 · 1 like · 41,238 followers View post →
Karthik Balachandran
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RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

Jan 16, 2022 · 13 shares · 21,509 followers View post →
Paul Pajo
@pageman · X

RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

Jan 16, 2022 · 13 shares · 4,443 followers View post →

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''Oxytocin and love: Myths, metaphors and mysteries'' ''The mechanisms linking love and oxytocin to each other remain both metaphorical and mysterious, but a mystery worth exploring.'' Reference:

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Nisshin
@Nisshinmaru1 · X

Oh and this week's Journal Club article is - Oxytocin and love: Myths, metaphors and mysteries Seemed appropriate for the week.

Feb 8, 2022 · 107 followers View post →
Viktor Gal
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RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

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Dr. Rex Devasahayam Arokia Balaya, MPhil., Ph.D.
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Sarah Rodock
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RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

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Utek
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Gary J. Espitia S.
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RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

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Yo Nakawake
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RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

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Aaryn Mustoe
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RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

Jan 16, 2022 · 13 shares · 355 followers View post →
Paul Pajo
@pageman · X

RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

Jan 16, 2022 · 13 shares · 4,443 followers View post →
Hirotaka Imada
@Hiro_IMADA · X

RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

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Karthik Balachandran
@karthik2k2 · X

RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

Jan 16, 2022 · 13 shares · 21,509 followers View post →
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@kevinmcld · X

RT @dsquintana: Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/…

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Dan Quintana
@dsquintana · X

Turns out that we've been spelling "oxytocin" wrong all this time and that the correct spelling is "ocytocin" https://t.co/jb0hQpAmpN https://t.co/EBtHMUig6q

Jan 16, 2022 · 55 likes · 13 shares · 20,571 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Oxytocin and love: Myths, metaphors and mysteries https://t.co/GhoHTiquv6

Dec 28, 2021 · 1 like · 41,238 followers View post →
Fat Fighting
@FatFightingClub · X

บทความนี้เขาคุย Oxytocin ในแง่ต่างๆ ว่า Oxytocin เนี่ยทำไมมันถึงโยงไปกับเรื่องของความรัก ความรู้สึกปลอดภัยได้ แล้วมันมีจุดไหนที่มันเอ๊ะอ๊ะ ว่ามันจริงหรือไม่จริงยังไง กับแนวคิดนั้น ซึ่งก็น่าสนใจดีครับ https://t.co/TF1Rzb0EFh

Dec 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 10,070 followers View post →
Liz Monserrath Ortiz
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Dec 28, 2021 · 8 shares · 34 followers View post →
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Dec 27, 2021 · 8 shares · 519 followers View post →
Jose
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Giacomo Rossettini
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Dec 27, 2021 · 8 shares · 999 followers View post →
Carlos Colmenero
@colme99 · X

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Dec 27, 2021 · 8 shares · 77 followers View post →
Oscar Andres
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Christoph Burch
@ChristophBurch · X

Oxytocin and love: Myths, metaphors and mysteries C. Sue Carter | Compr Psychoneuroendocrinol. #openaccess https://t.co/4XcOvcOkO4

Dec 27, 2021 · 26 likes · 8 shares · 14,928 followers View post →