Takefumi Kikusui

TL;DR: It is shown that, in dorsal-zone-depleted mice, the dorsal domain of the olfactory bulb was devoid of glomerular structures, although second-order neurons were present in the vacant areas, which indicates that aversive information is received in the ofactory bulb by separate sets ofglomeruli, those dedicated for innate and those for learned responses.

TL;DR: The findings support the existence of an interspecies oxytocin-mediated positive loop facilitated and modulated by gazing, which may have supported the coevolution of human-dog bonding by engaging common modes of communicating social attachment.

TL;DR: Research leading towards further understanding of the mechanisms of social buffering could provide alternative medical treatments based on the natural, individual characteristics of social animals, which could improve the quality of life.

TL;DR: The findings show that ESP1 is a crucial male pheromone that regulates female reproductive behaviour through a specific receptor in the mouse vomeronasal system, and enhances female sexual receptive behaviour upon male mounting, allowing successful copulation.

TL;DR: It is concluded that interactions with dogs, especially those initiated by the dog's gaze, can increase the urinary OT concentrations of their owners as a manifestation of attachment behavior.