Exposure to early life stress (ELS) may lead to long-lasting neurobiological and behavioral
impairments. Alterations in the immune system and neuroinflammatory state induced by ELS …

Repeated maternal separation is the most widely used pre-clinical approach to investigate
the relationship between early-life chronic stress and its neuropsychiatric and physical …

Contagious depression is a theory proposing that depression can be induced or triggered by
our social environment. This theory is based on emotional contagion, the idea that affective …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a major public health concern. Although the majority
of individuals that suffer mild-moderate TBI recover relatively quickly, a substantial subset of …

Exposure to chronic stress contributes considerably to the development of cognitive
impairments in psychiatric disorders such as depression, generalized anxiety disorder …

Neuroinflammation plays a key role in the progression of many neurodegenerative
diseases, yet the underlying mechanism remains largely unexplored. Using an animal …

Introduction Skilled walking is influenced by memory, stress, and anxiety. While this is
evident in cases of neurological disorders, memory, and anxiety traits may predict skilled …

Exposure to stressors in early postnatal life induces long-lasting modifications in brain
function. This plasticity, an essential characteristic of the brain that enables adaptation to the …

Exposure to early life adversity (ELA) in the form of physical and/or psychological abuse or
neglect increases the risk of developing psychiatric and inflammatory disorders later in life. It …

Lifelong indices of maladaptive behavior or illness often stem from early physiological
aberrations during periods of dynamic development. This is especially true when …