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Article

College

College of Science

Department

Biology Department

Faculty Mentor

Sara Freeman

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

  • Oxytocin (OXT) is a neuropeptide involved in social behaviors such as pair-bonding, maternal behavior, and attachment1. At the core of these social bonds is reward. OXT has many interactions with neural reward circuits to produce the pleasurable effects of social contact2.

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-8-2025 12:30 PM

End Date

4-8-2025 1:20 PM

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Apr 8th, 12:30 PM Apr 8th, 1:20 PM

Investigating the Oxytocin System of the Brain in the Molecular Basis of Self-Control

Logan, UT

  • Oxytocin (OXT) is a neuropeptide involved in social behaviors such as pair-bonding, maternal behavior, and attachment1. At the core of these social bonds is reward. OXT has many interactions with neural reward circuits to produce the pleasurable effects of social contact2.