EARLIER this month, a UK team announced that it had created sperm in the lab, prompting renewed speculation about a future without men, plus the usual quips along the lines of “a woman needs a man “. This week, a study has shown for the first time that fathers see a surge in the “cuddle chemical” oxytocin after their child is born, while those with higher levels of the hormone play more with their kids. Meanwhile, studies in mice indicate that without fathers offspring grow up to be less sociable (see page 12).…
To continue reading, today with our introductory offers
Advertisement
More from New ÒÁÈ˾þÃ
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Health
Woman with Alzheimer's starts conversing again after taking psilocybin
News
Life
New-to-science spider builds trap that flings ants into the air
News
Health
How menopause radically changes the brain – and what happens after
Features
Mind
‘Fusogenic’ neurosurgery let paralysed pigs walk again – are we next?
Comment
Popular articles
Trending New ÒÁÈ˾þà articles
1
How menopause radically changes the brain – and what happens after
2
Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice act young again
3
Woman with Alzheimer's starts conversing again after taking psilocybin
4
A quantum state that lasts forever may finally be within our grasp
5
‘Fusogenic’ neurosurgery let paralysed pigs walk again – are we next?
6
A promising natural technique to remove CO2 could backfire
7
The secrets to keeping your brain sharp in old age
8
Autism may have two distinct subtypes that vary by brain activity
9
New-to-science spider builds trap that flings ants into the air
10
We've found a mysterious substance on Titan and Pluto
