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. 2022 Nov 21;32(22):R1279-R1281.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2022.10.022.

Social behavior: Closing the gap for close encounters

Susana Q Lima  1
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Social behavior: Closing the gap for close encounters

Susana Q Lima. Curr Biol. .
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Abstract

Social touch can launch a cascade of emotions with enormous impact on the development and maintenance of emotional, cognitive and social functioning. A recent study identifies a novel pathway that facilitates physical contact via its direct impact on brain circuits controlling social behavior.

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Declaration of interests The author declares no competing interests.

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