Intranasal oxytocin has been shown to promote social functioning and has recently been
applied as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The current meta-analysis aims …

Serotonin communication operates mainly in the extracellular space and cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF), using volume transmission with serotonin moving from source to target cells (neurons …

Oxytocin (OT) concentration in the blood is considered to be a marker of its action in the
brain. However, two problems have emerged when measuring OT level in the blood. First, it …

Depression is a multifactorial disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, and none of
the currently available therapeutics can completely cure it. Thus, there is a need for …

Impairments in social interaction and communication, in combination with restricted,
repetitive behaviors and interests, define the neurodevelopmental diagnosis of autism …

Probiotic therapy targeting gut-brain axis has been proven to be effective in treating autistic
patients. The present study aimed to assess the ability of three Lactobacillus strains (L …

The influence of neuromodulators on brain activity and behaviour is undeniably profound,
yet our knowledge of the underlying mechanisms, or ability to reliably reproduce effects …

The neonatal period is critical for brain development and determinant for long-term brain
trajectory. Yet, this time concurs with a sensitivity and risk for numerous brain injuries …

The process of dog domestication likely involved at least two functional stages. The initial
stage occurred when subpopulations of wolves became synanthropes, benefiting from life …

Sexual dysfunction is prominent in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and affects women
with depression more than men. Patients with MDD relative to healthy controls have lower …