Oxytocin is a pleiotropic, peptide hormone with broad implications for general health,
adaptation, development, reproduction, and social behavior. Endogenous oxytocin and …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, most cases of which lack a clear
causative event. This has made the disease difficult to characterize and, thus, diagnose …

Traumatic brain injury leads to cellular damage which in turn results in the rapid release of
damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) that prompt resident cells to release …

There is increasing concern about potential long-term effects of antibiotics on children's
health. Epidemiological studies have revealed that early-life antibiotic exposure can …

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is formed by tightly connected cerebrovascular endothelial
cells, but its normal function also depends on paracrine interactions between the brain …

Efficient processing of information by the central nervous system (CNS) represents an
important evolutionary advantage. Thus, homeostatic mechanisms have developed that …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder with a tremendous
public health burden. It is grossly defined as an alteration in brain function or other evidence …

Chemokines–chemotactic cytokines–are small secreted proteins that attract and activate
immune and non-immune cells in vitro and in vivo. It has been suggested that chemokines …

The choroid plexus is composed of epithelial cells resting on a basal lamina. These cells
produce the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which has many functions including rendering …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is acquired from an external force, which can inflict devastating
effects to the brain vasculature and neighboring neuronal cells. Disruption of vasculature is …