Gene for empathy?

Researchers, Sarina Rodrigues and Laura Saslow have pinpointed a genetic explanation for why some people are better empathizers than others. According to their research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, they found that genetic differences that lead to effects of hormone oxytocin were linked to their ability to  empathize and trust people.

Summary Report
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Original Article
http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2009/11/18/0909579106.abstract