Young infants see saliva sharing as a sign of a close bond, experiments suggest
New research suggests that young infants associate saliva sharing with closeness between others, a discovery made through experiments. Infants this age rely heavily on those around them for care and comfort. They appear to be trying to understand social relationships.
Why it's good news: It shows that even at an incredibly young age, humans are wired to value and seek close connections with others.
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