Hair oxytocin levels may reflect parent–child emotional bond

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A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev suggests that oxytocin measured in hair samples may provide insight into the emotional connection between parents and young children. The study examined whether chronic oxytocin levels—reflecting hormone secretion over several months—are associated with the quality of parent–child interaction.

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