Oxytocin – The Dark Side of the Love Molecule

Illustration of the "love molecule," oxytocin, under the microscope. Chemical bonds are depicted with lines, and amino acids like Gly, Leu, and Cys are labeled. Heart shapes decorate the design while hinting at its dark side in fine print beneath the artwork.

With the recent popularity of neuroscience for public consumption the neurotransmitter Oxytocin has gained the nick-name “The Love Molecule”. Who wouldn’t want more love, right? This neurotransmitter is know to be the bonding chemical released during sex, a mother and child nursing, and during heightened moments of trust. There are oxytocin nasal sprays marketed to […]

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