Examples of oxytocin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many scientists believe this sensitization involves oxytocin, a hormone made in the hypothalamus. — Dina Litovsky, Smithsonian Magazine, "The New Science of Motherhood," 22 Apr. 2021 There's yet another benefit of oxytocin released during a stress response, according to McGonigal. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Stress can be good for you, and here's why," 1 Apr. 2021 Smuggling, price-gouging, dognapping and heavy doses of oxytocin—in the world of Big Puppy, it’s dog-eat-dog. — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, "Despite recent stumbles, stocks are up nearly 75% in the past year," 24 Mar. 2021 Studies show interacting with any animal can reduce stress by boosting oxytocin, which is why they’re so often used in therapy. — Karina Bland, The Arizona Republic, "Among these misfit animals, there's peace and healing (and some cow hugging)," 19 Feb. 2021 In a previous study, Dr. Powell’s group had shown that owning a dog promotes the flow of oxytocin, a hormone that decreases our heart rate and fosters feelings of well-being and relaxation. — Susan Pinker, WSJ, "Do Dogs Really Make Us Happier?," 30 Dec. 2020 Stroking a pet, for example, releases oxytocin, the hormone involved in bonding and feeling safe. — Annie Vainshtein, SFChronicle.com, "Here’s what the election is doing to your brain," 5 Nov. 2020 Hug family members within your bubble — hugs promote the release of oxytocin, a hormone that helps regulate stress — and make plans with friends to occupy your mind. — Katherine Cusumano, New York Times, "Don’t Give In to ‘Election Stress Disorder’," 31 Oct. 2020 As a result, your brain releases a chemical called oxytocin. — Hannah Malach, Good Housekeeping, "How Listening to Podcasts Can Benefit Your Brain," 22 Sep. 2020

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History and Etymology for oxytocin

Note: According to Science News Letter, vol. 12, no. 341 (October 22, 1927), p. 259, the name was given after pituitary extracts were "obtained in purified form from a single gland by Dr. Oliver Kamm and associates working in the research laboratories of Parke Davis and Company at Detroit."

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