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Romantic Love

Italian Scientists have found that the chemical in the brain which makes us romantic disappears over a year. Researchers from the University of Pavia discorvered that levels of a chemical called Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) greatly increase when a person first falls in love. NGF levels come from the rush of adrenalin and love of life that occur when new love blossoms.

Research leader Dr. Enzo Emanuele reported: "We have demonstrated for the first time that... levels of NGF are elevated among [people] in love, suggesting an important role for this molecule in the social chemistry of human beings."

They also said NGF caused sweaty palms and butterflies in stomachs, and perhaps made young men buy red roses and candlelit dinners.

Quesions

What is the name of the chemical that increases when people fall in love?
- N G F (Nerve Growth Factor) greatly increase when a preson fist falls in love.

According to the story, how long does romantic love last?
- The chemical fades over a year or so after people become more secure in a relationship.

How many volunteers were in the study? Were they in love or not?
- His team analyzed 58 volunteers who had recently fallen in love.

The researchers compared the volunteers to another group? How were they different from the volunteers?
- The researchers compared NGF levels in this group with those in people who were single or in steady relationships. They found increased levels of NGF in the new romantics.
When do people get sweaty palms and butterflies in the stomach?
- when they falls in love.