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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

The Molecular Basis of Love.

Jaroslava Babková, Gabriela Repiská

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Jaroslava BabkováInstitute of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Sasinkova 2, 81372 Bratislava, Slovakia.ORCID 0000-0003-2492-8391
Gabriela RepiskáInstitute of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Sasinkova 2, 81372 Bratislava, Slovakia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Love as a complex interplay of emotions and behaviors is underpinned by an intricate network of neurobiological mechanisms. This review provides insight into the molecular basis of love, focusing on the role of key hormones and neuromodulators. The aim of the paper is to report how these biochemical messengers influence various aspects of love, including attraction, attachment, and long-term bonding. By examining the effects of hormones such as dopamine, oxytocin, vasopressin, and serotonin, we aim to elucidate the intricate relationship between biology and behavior. Additionally, the potential impact of modern lifestyle factors on hormonal balance and their subsequent influence on love and social interactions are outlined. This review provides a useful overview of the molecular underpinnings of love, offering insights into the biological mechanisms that shape human relationships.

Indexed as

LoveAnimalsDopamineEmotionsHormonesHumansNeurotransmitter AgentsOxytocinSerotoninDopamineHormonesNeurotransmitter AgentsOxytocinSerotoninbehaviorhormonesloveneuromodulators

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PMID40003999
PMCPMC11855673

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