Another meaning of social amnesia has been studied in biology among mice whose sense of smell is the primary means of social interaction.Mahlon B. Hoagland, Bert Dodson, Judith Hauck Exploring the way life works: the science of biology page 173 It is affected by oxytocin, and mice without the gene to produce that brain protein are said to suffer from "social amnesia" and an inability to recognize "familiar" mice." The role of oxytocin in the amygdala in facilitating social recognition and bonding as well as how oxytocin receptor antagonists might induce social amnesia has also been investigated.Peter J. Marshall, Nathan A. Fox The development of social engagement: neurobiological perspectives
