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'Love hormone' may play wider role in social interaction than previously thought, scientists say
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown that oxytocin — often referred to as "the love hormone" because of its importance in the formation and maintenance of strong mother-child and sexual attachments — is involved in a broader range of social interactions than previously understood.
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Packard Children's invites public to May 12 autism event
Headlines on rising autism rates and news stories about the genetics of autism spectrum disorder make clear that autism is big news.
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May 15 autism event covers treatments and educational services
Parents and caregivers of children with autism face great challenges.
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Clinical study recruiting both typically-developing and autistic youngsters
Scientists have put forward many theories about why children with autism struggle to communicate with other people, but they have yet to find definitive answers.
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Stanford/Packard researchers recruit children for study of the biology of autism
STANFORD, Calif. - Scientists have put forward many theories about why children with autism struggle to communicate with other people, but they have yet to find definitive answers.