The brain-gut axis is a bidirectional communication system between the central nervous
system and the gastrointestinal tract. Serotonin functions as a key neurotransmitter at both …

The multimodal properties of the human somatosensory system continue to be unravelled.
There is mounting evidence that one of these submodalities—touch—has another …

Serotonin plays a central role in cognition and is the target of most pharmaceuticals for
psychiatric disorders. Existing drugs have limited efficacy; creation of improved versions will …

Cognitive function in humans depends on the complex and interplay between multiple body
systems, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The gut microbiota, which …

Given the high prevalence and burden of mental disorders, fostering the understanding of
protective factors is an urgent issue for translational medicine in psychiatry. The concept of …

Positive, prosocial interactions are essential for survival, development, and well-being.
These intricate and complex behaviors are mediated by an amalgamation of neural circuit …

The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the bi-directional gut–brain axis, a communication
that integrates the gut and central nervous system (CNS) activities. Animal studies reveal …

Early childhood serves as a critical period for neural development and skill acquisition when
children are extremely susceptible to the external environment and experience. As a crucial …

The Drd2 gene, encoding the dopamine D 2 receptor (D2R), was recently indicated as a
potential target in the etiology of lowered sociability (ie, social withdrawal), a symptom of …

In modern societies, there is a strive to improve the quality of life related to risk of crimes
which inevitably requires a better understanding of brain determinants and mediators of …