This article on a sociability neuron found in worms, may be relevant to autism. Since an overgrowth of neural pathways is found in people with ASD. If this same neuron was found in the human brain, and was shown to be damaged or overgrown, it could explain some of the problems with social behaviour. I am really enjoying finding out more about neuroscience. Even if it is only in laymens terms.
Here is an interesting article on the role of Oxytocin in love and romance. It explains the story of how a species of vole are more monogamous if they have more receptors for oxytocin.
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