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Nov
The four-letter word that makes our hearts flutter, our minds race and our palms sweat has inspired philosophers, poets and songwriters—but it’s also made scientists take a closer look at what actually happens inside the brain when we fall in love. Thanks to advances in imaging technology, we now have a better picture of the physical and emotional components that make up this complex emotion. It turns out, despite what we’ve been told by Hollywood, it’s not just dopamine that drives our passions. It’s a complicated mix of neurotransmitters, hormones and the hypothalamus that can shape our relationships in profound…