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Editor’s note: Studying only the biological or social aspects of a species can cause researchers to overlook many of the complex elements at work within and among organisms. The interdisciplinary field of social neuroscience serves to close the gaps left by such singularly focused research. Social neuroscientists boost our knowledge of the biology of animal and human interactions in areas as diverse as drug abuse, pair-bonding, and social isolation. As the field continues to grow, we will better understand the social, biological, and cognitive factors that determine how we relate to others.
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If the solitary computer is a metaphor for cognitive neuroscience, the Internet is a metaphor for social neuroscience.
Click to read the rest of "Social Neuroscience: How a Multidisciplinary Field Is Uncovering the Biology of Human Interactions" (Cerebrum - Dana Foundation).
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