The brain anxiety network is composed of a number of interconnected cortical regions that
detect threats and execute appropriate defensive responses via projections to the shell of …

The primary defining characteristic of a diagnosis of an eating disorder (ED) is the
“disturbance of eating or eating-related behavior that results in the altered consumption or …

The neural stem cell niche is a key regulator participating in the maintenance, regeneration,
and repair of the brain. Within the niche neural stem cells (NSC) generate new neurons …

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition diagnosed by impaired social interaction,
abnormal communication and, stereotyped behaviors. While post-mortem and imaging …

Perceived control can be broadly defined as the belief in one's ability to exert control over
situations or events. It has long been known that perceived control is a major contributor …

Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm infections using conventional antibiotic therapy
is challenging as only doses that are sublethal to the biofilm can be administered safely to …

Thyroid hormones are key players in regulating brain development. Thus, transfer of
appropriate quantities of thyroid hormones from the blood into the brain at specific stages of …

Neuropeptides orexin A and orexin B, which are exclusively produced by neurons in the
lateral hypothalamic area, play an important role in the regulation of a wide range of …

Adolescence is a period of major physical, hormonal, and psychological change. It is also
characterized by a significant increase in the incidence of psychopathologies and this …

Introduction: Several recent studies have pointed out that early impairment of executive
functions (EFs) in Parkinson's Disease (PD) may be a crucial marker to detect patients at risk …