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Monkey Brain Area Keeps Count of Kindnesses

Monkey Brain Area Keeps Count of Kindnesses | Science News | Scoop.it

Monkeys might not be known for their generosity, but when they do seem to act selflessly, a specific area in their brains keeps track of these kindnesses.

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The primates have an altruistic 'tally chart' that keeps track of social rewards and gifts

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Kindness rewards the giver, too

Kindness rewards the giver, too | Science News | Scoop.it
Among the benefits of kindness is the positive psychological gain that occurs for both the giver and receiver.
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The kindness of strangers: Caring, trust linked to genetic variation

The kindness of strangers: Caring, trust linked to genetic variation | Science News | Scoop.it
Scientists have discovered that a gene that influences empathy, parental sensitivity and sociability is so powerful that even strangers observing 20 seconds of silent video identified people with a particular genetic variation to be more caring and...
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Human Kindness Genes Withstand Threats and Fear

Human Kindness Genes Withstand Threats and Fear | Science News | Scoop.it
What makes people behave kindly? Is it the result of having been nurtured in an environment of love and kindness that makes you more likely to treat others the same way?


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Whiff of 'love hormone' helps monkeys show a little kindness

Whiff of 'love hormone' helps monkeys show a little kindness | Science News | Scoop.it
Oxytocin, the "love hormone" that builds mother-baby bonds and may help us feel more connected toward one another, can also make surly monkeys treat each other a little more kindly.
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Pursuit of happiness

Pursuit of happiness | Science News | Scoop.it
The path to inner joy is simple – commit random acts of kindness, relax and be thankful for what you've got...
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