Early life adversity (ELA) is a major risk factor for mental illness, but the neurobiological
mechanisms by which ELA increases the risk for future psychopathology are still poorly …

Stress is an adaptative response aimed at restoring body homeostasis. The classical
neuroendocrine stress response involving the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary …

Over the years, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has been associated with general memory
consolidation, specific consolidation of perceptual, procedural, emotional and fear …

Visceral pain is a global term used to describe pain originating from the internal organs,
which is distinct from somatic pain. It is a hallmark of functional gastrointestinal disorders …

The early postnatal period is a highly sensitive time period for the developing brain, both in
humans and rodents. During this time window, exposure to adverse experiences can …

The hippocampus plays a central role as a hub for episodic memory and as an integrator of
multimodal sensory information in time and space. Thereby, it critically determines …

Adverse childhood experiences can deleteriously affect future physical and mental health,
increasing risk for many illnesses, including psychiatric problems, sleep disorders, and …

Early life stress is known to influence affective and cognitive functions in later life but
comprehensive explanation for the impact of early life stress on attentional functions …

The developmental period constitutes a critical window of sensitivity to stress. Indeed, early-
life adversity increases the risk to develop psychiatric diseases, but also gastrointestinal …

Childhood maltreatment increases the likelihood of developing anxiety disorders in humans.
Early life adversity (ELA) paradigms in rodents produce lasting increases in avoidant and …