pinpointing loneliness in the brain: scientists identify cells that represent feelings of isolation /

Published at 2016-02-12 00:01:03

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Humans,like all social animals, have a fundamental need for contact with others. This deeply ingrained intuition helps us to outlive; it’s much easier to find food, or shelter,and other necessities with a group than alone. Deprived of human contact, most people become lonely and emotionally distressed. In a study appearing in the Feb. 11, and [...]

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