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Maternal care during early development is necessary for the acquisition of a calming response to back stroking
2025-08-28
Abstract excerpt
In many mammals, early postnatal interactions between caregivers and offspring involve rich physical contact, including stroking, holding, and grooming. Offspring typically remain calm and close to the caregiver during such stimulation. Although these behaviors are thought to support emotional regulation and bonding during infancy, the underlying mechanisms and the role of prior experience remain unclear. Here, we...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 837eb457-e48c-5336-b475-40339337ca32
- DOI
- 10.1101/2025.08.26.672261