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Petrie Dish: The lonely body
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bonnie Petrie , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· July 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This study aims to understand the body's stress response to isolation.
A researcher is studying the effects of loneliness on the body by separating marmoset monkeys from their mates. This study aims to understand the body's stress response to isolation. The research is part of a series on the loneliness crisis, which is linked to various health risks.
Further information on this topic is available from Texas Public Radio, including a discussion with a psychiatrist on the impact of isolation on the human brain.
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Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
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