Despite the rising global incidence of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, CNS drug
development remains challenging, with high costs, long pathways to clinical use and high …

The human gastrointestinal (gut) microbiota comprises diverse and dynamic populations of
bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, coexisting in a mutualistic relationship with …

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a dynamic platform for exchange of substances between
the blood and the brain parenchyma, and it is an essential functional gatekeeper for the …

We are witnessing a stark increase in scientific interest in the neurobiological processes
associated with pregnancy and maternity. Convergent evidence suggests that around the …

Nearly one in six people worldwide suffer from disorders of the central nervous system
(CNS). There is an urgent need for effective strategies to improve the success rates in CNS …

Progesterone has a broad spectrum of actions in the brain. Among these, the
neuroprotective effects are well documented. Progesterone neural effects are mediated by …

Although some tumor has become a curable disease for many patients, involvement of the
central nervous system (CNS) is still a major concern. The blood–brain barrier (BBB), a …

Androgens in women, as well as in men, are intrinsic to maintenance of (i) reproductive
competency,(ii) cardiac health,(iii) appropriate bone remodeling and mass retention,(iii) …

This chapter describes regulation of the stress hormones and their measurement and
interpretation in psychophysiological research. A hormone is a signaling molecule, secreted …

Ghrelin is a relatively novel multifaceted hormone that has been found to exert a plethora of
physiological effects. In this review, we found/confirmed that ghrelin has effect on all body …