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The behaviour of parents may influence their children’s developing system of oxytocin -- a hormone involved in social interaction and bonding in mammals -- according to a study that highlights the importance of parenting in infant health. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, noted that greater involvement by mothers during the play interaction may have the potential to …