Social Interaction and Brain Connections in Female Voles
Research on prairie voles has shown that social interaction boosts brain connections linked to bonding. These voles form strong pair bonds, making them a useful subject for studying attachment.
A study found that even brief contact with a male alters brain structure in areas linked to reward, increasing neuron connections in female prairie voles.
- Social experience and cohabitation with a mate promote spinogenesis in the nucleus accumbens of adult female prairie voles.
- The neurobiology of love and pair bonding has been studied from both human and animal perspectives.
- A gender-specific mechanism for pair bonding involves oxytocin and partner preference formation in monogamous voles.
As noted, social interaction has a significant impact on the brain structure of female prairie voles, particularly in areas related to reward and bonding.
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Author's summary: Social interaction alters brain structure in female voles.
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