Oxytocin Enhances Memory in Mice, Reveals New Study

Research by Tokyo University of Science shows the 'love hormone' oxytocin could be key to treating dementia by improving long-term memory.

New research reveals oxytocin, known as the 'love hormone,' enhances long-term memory in mice.
The study conducted by Tokyo University of Science focuses on oxytocin's role beyond social bonding, suggesting its potential in treating dementia.
Activation of oxytocin-producing neurons in specific brain regions improved mice's ability to recognize objects over time.
The research highlights the supramammillary nucleus and the dentate gyrus in the hippocampus as key areas involved in memory enhancement.
Future studies aim to explore oxytocin's effects on memory across different stages and in female subjects.