The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) has been revealed as a profound anxiolytic and antistress
factor of the brain, besides its many prosocial and reproductive effects. Therefore, there is …

Oxytocin, a hypothalamic nonapeptide, is linked to increased levels of social interaction, well-
being and anti-stress effects. The effects of oxytocin that is released by sensory stimulation …

Pathological fear and anxiety are highly debilitating and, despite considerable advances in
psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy they remain insufficiently treated in many patients with …

The chromatin remodeling gene CHD8 represents a central node in neurodevelopmental
gene networks implicated in autism. We examined the impact of germline heterozygous …

Empathy is a phenomenon often considered dependent on higher-order emotional control
and an ability to relate to the emotional state of others. It is, by many, attributed only to …

Animal models provide preclinical tools to investigate the causal role of genetic mutations
and environmental factors in the etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Knockout and …

Vasopressin (VP) and oxytocin (OT) are distinct molecules; these peptides and their
receptors [OT receptor (OTR) and V1a receptor (V1aR)] also are evolved components of an …

There is growing evidence that oxytocin (OXT), a hypothalamic hormone well recognized for
its effects in inducing parturition and lactation, has important metabolic effects in both sexes …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental
disorder, with current estimates of more than 1% of affected children across nations. The …

The fact that more than 78 million adults in the US are considered overweight or obese
highlights the need to develop new, effective strategies to treat obesity and its associated …