Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent and complex neurodevelopmental disorder
which has strong genetic basis. Despite the rapidly rising incidence of autism, little is known …

The serotonergic system extends throughout the central nervous system (CNS) and the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In the CNS, serotonin (5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptamine) modulates a …

Social behaviors, how individuals act cooperatively and competitively with conspecifics, are
widely seen across species. Rodents display various social behaviors, and many different …

The neural basis of abnormal social behavior in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) remains
incompletely understood. Here we used two complementary but independent brain-wide …

Positive, prosocial interactions are essential for survival, development, and well-being.
These intricate and complex behaviors are mediated by an amalgamation of neural circuit …

Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is a public health issue around the world. According to
epidemiological studies, low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increased risk of …

RoundUp®(RUp) is a comercial formulation containing glyphosate (N-(phosphono-methyl)
glycine), and is the world's leading wide-spectrum herbicide used in agriculture. Supporters …

MRI has potential as a translational approach from rodents to humans. However, given that
mouse functional MRI (fMRI) uses anesthetics for suppression of motion, it has been difficult …

The brain's sensitivity to oxidative stress and neuronal cell death requires effective
pharmacotherapy approaches. Current pharmacological therapies are frequently ineffective …

Mutations in DNA methyltransferase 3A (DNMT3A) have been detected in autism and
related disorders, but how these mutations disrupt nervous system function is unknown …