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CD38 is associated with communal behavior, partner perceptions, affect and relationship adjustment in romantic relationships.
Scientific reports - 20 Aug 2020
Sadikaj Gentiana, Moskowitz D S, Zuroff David C, Bartz Jennifer A
Abstract excerpt
Given the significance of close relationships for human survival, it is thought that biological mechanisms evolved to support their initiation and maintenance. The neuropeptide oxytocin is one such candidate identified in non-human animal research. We investigated whether variation in CD38, a gene involved in oxytocin secretion and attachment behavior in rodents, predicts romantic relationship dynamics in daily...
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