Oxytocin-mediated empathy constrains “free-riding” and stabilizes reciprocal cooperation in rats (IMAGE)

Science China Press

Oxytocin-mediated empathy constrains “free-riding” and stabilizes reciprocal cooperation in rats

Caption

A fully automated task shows orbitofrontal oxytocin signals and empathy jointly sustain reciprocity without external punishment

Credit

©Science China Press

Usage Restrictions

Use with credit.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.