This review serves as a systematic guide to the genetics of generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD) and further focuses on anxiety-relevant endophenotypes, such as pathological worry …

This review provides a broad overview of the state of research in the genetics of anxiety
disorders (AD). Genetic epidemiological studies report a moderate level of familial …

The utilization of molecular genetics approaches in examination of panic disorder (PD) has
implicated several variants as potential susceptibility factors for panicogenesis. However …

Abstract Purpose of Review We identify the recent evidence for gene-by-environment
interaction studies in relation to psychiatric disorders. We focus on the key genotypic data as …

Objectives: Social anxiety has been suggested to be promoted by an insecure attachment
style. Oxytocin is discussed as a mediator of trust and social bonding as well as a modulator …

BackgroundThe general understanding of the 'vulnerability–stress model'of mental disorders
neglects the modifying impact of resilience-increasing factors such as coping ability …

The neuropeptide S (NPS) and its receptor (NPSR1) have been extensively studied over the
last two decades for their roles in locomotion, arousal/wakefulness and anxiety-related and …

Background The neuropeptide S receptor (NPSR1) and its ligand neuropeptide S (NPS)
have received increased attention in the last few years, as both establish a previously …

Activation of neuropeptide S (NPS) signaling has been found to produce arousal,
wakefulness, anxiolytic‐like behaviors, and enhanced memory formation. In order to further …

The neuropeptide S (NPS) system was discovered as a novel neurotransmitter system a
decade ago and has since been identified as a key player in the modulation of fear and …