We review recent neuroimaging research on the experiences of romantic love and sexual
desire, focusing specifically on the question of links and distinctions between the brain�…

Romantic and maternal love are highly rewarding experiences. Both are linked to the
perpetuation of the species and therefore have a closely linked biological function of crucial�…

Mammals and birds regularly express mate preferences and make mate choices. Data on
mate choice among mammals suggest that this behavioural 'attraction system'is associated�…

This paper reviews the evolutionary history and biology of love and marriage. It examines
the current and imminent possibilities of biological manipulation of lust, attraction and�…

Simple Summary Being in love is a powerful emotional experience that is uniquely human;
however, animal models of pair bonding provide insights into the neurobiological processes�…

In Western culture, romantic love is commonly a basis for marriage. Although it is associated
with relationship satisfaction, stability, and individual well-being, many couples experience�…

Maternal and passionate love are both crucial for reproduction and involve attachment
behaviors with high rewards. Neurobiological studies of attachment in animal and human�…

The present study examined the neural correlates of long-term intense romantic love using
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Ten women and 7 men married an average�…

How much control do we have over love? Much less than we like to think. All that mystery, all
that poetry, all those complex behaviors surrounding human bonding leading to the most life�…

Romantic love is a motivational state associated with a desire to enter or maintain a close
relationship with a specific other person. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)�…