Inverse | A Neuroscientist Explains How Kittens and Puppies Affect Your Brain | Inverse @inverse | Uploaded 6 years ago | Updated 2 hours ago
Kittens and puppies are among the more adorable things you might see in any given day, but it's easy to forget that the attraction is all happening on a subconscious level. Both kittens and puppies ride the wave of baby schema, which is a wonderful little brain hack to make you love little cute animals. And don't even get us started on oxytocin! Neuroscientist Shannon Odell takes us through the science.

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