The Chemistry of Culture

June 6, 2018

Neuroscientists are learning that there is, in fact, a chemistry of culture—and it can be measured. As scientists extend their exploration of how the brain works, they are also learning that the brain’s chemistry creates a chemical foundation for our most basic human behaviors, including forming relationships with others. Within any group, the accumulated human relationships, behaviors, and emotions that we call “culture” is actually a drug, or to be more precise, a cocktail of drugs that flows in and around the brain.

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OXEA is a global manufacturer of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives, such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines. These products are used for the production of high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, flavorings and fragrances, printing inks and plastics. OXEA employs more than 1,400 people worldwide. OXEA is part of the Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C. (OOC), a commercial company wholly owned by the Government of Oman. Established in 1996, it pursues investment opportunities in the wider energy sector both inside and outside Oman. OOC plays an important role in the Sultanate's efforts to diversify the economy and to promote domestic and foreign investments.

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