Sex differences in neural mechanisms mediating reward and addiction
JB Becker, E Chartoff - Neuropsychopharmacology, 2019 - nature.com
There is increasing evidence in humans and laboratory animals for biologically based sex
differences in every phase of drug addiction: acute reinforcing effects, transition from …
differences in every phase of drug addiction: acute reinforcing effects, transition from …
[HTML][HTML] Aggression in women: behavior, brain and hormones
We review the literature on aggression in women with an emphasis on laboratory
experimentation and hormonal and brain mechanisms. Women tend to engage in more …
experimentation and hormonal and brain mechanisms. Women tend to engage in more …
Genetic and early environmental influences on the serotonin system: consequences for brain development and risk for psychopathology
Background: Despite more than 60 years of research in the role of serotonin (5-HT) in
psychopathology, many questions still remain. From a developmental perspective, studies …
psychopathology, many questions still remain. From a developmental perspective, studies …
The neurodevelopmental effects of serotonin: a behavioural perspective
LJ Kepser, JR Homberg - Behavioural brain research, 2015 - Elsevier
Serotonin is well known for its role in psychiatric disorders like depression and autism, but it
is less clear how aberrant behaviour associated with these disorders are shaped by …
is less clear how aberrant behaviour associated with these disorders are shaped by …
Raphe serotonin neuron‐specific oxytocin receptor knockout reduces aggression without affecting anxiety‐like behavior in male mice only
Serotonin and oxytocin influence aggressive and anxiety‐like behaviors, though it is unclear
how the two may interact. That the oxytocin receptor is expressed in the serotonergic raphe …
how the two may interact. That the oxytocin receptor is expressed in the serotonergic raphe …
Toxic effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
AC Scott-Goodwin, M Puerto, I Moreno - Reproductive Toxicology, 2016 - Elsevier
Tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and cocaine are the most consumed psychoactive drugs
throughout the population. Prenatal exposure to these drugs could alter normal foetal …
throughout the population. Prenatal exposure to these drugs could alter normal foetal …
Cocaine‐induced neurodevelopmental deficits and underlying mechanisms
MM Martin, DL Graham, DM McCarthy… - … Research Part C …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Exposure to drugs early in life has complex and long‐lasting implications for brain structure
and function. This review summarizes work to date on the immediate and long‐term effects …
and function. This review summarizes work to date on the immediate and long‐term effects …
Prenatal SSRI exposure: Effects on later child development
TK Hermansen, A Melinder - Child Neuropsychology, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of this review is to integrate research on the pharmacological mechanisms of
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and the following effects on fetal brain …
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and the following effects on fetal brain …
Placental miRNA expression profiles are associated with measures of infant neurobehavioral outcomes
Background: A growing body of research suggests that the intrauterine environment
influences fetal neurodevelopment by altering the functional placental epigenome. A …
influences fetal neurodevelopment by altering the functional placental epigenome. A …
Adversity impacting on oxytocin and behaviour: timing matters
JL Johnson, FTA Buisman-Pijlman - Behavioural pharmacology, 2016 - journals.lww.com
The endogenous oxytocin system plays a vital role in facilitating parturition, lactation and
social interaction in humans and other mammals. It also impacts on a number of important …
social interaction in humans and other mammals. It also impacts on a number of important …