The neuroendocrinology of the microbiota-gut-brain axis: a behavioural perspective
The human gut harbours trillions of symbiotic bacteria that play a key role in programming
different aspects of host physiology in health and disease. These intestinal microbes are …
different aspects of host physiology in health and disease. These intestinal microbes are …
[HTML][HTML] The role of oxytocin in social bonding, stress regulation and mental health: an update on the moderating effects of context and interindividual differences
In this review we summarize the results and conclusions of five studies as presented in a
symposium at the 42nd annual meeting of the International Society for …
symposium at the 42nd annual meeting of the International Society for …
The adaptive calibration model of stress responsivity
This paper presents the Adaptive Calibration Model (ACM), an evolutionary–developmental
theory of individual differences in the functioning of the stress response system. The stress …
theory of individual differences in the functioning of the stress response system. The stress …
Approaching the biology of human parental attachment: Brain imaging, oxytocin and coordinated assessments of mothers and fathers
Brain networks that govern parental response to infant signals have been studied with
imaging techniques over the last 15 years. The complex interaction of thoughts and …
imaging techniques over the last 15 years. The complex interaction of thoughts and …
[HTML][HTML] Roles of oxytocin in stress responses, allostasis and resilience
Y Takayanagi, T Onaka - International journal of molecular sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Oxytocin has been revealed to work for anxiety suppression and anti-stress as well as for
psychosocial behavior and reproductive functions. Oxytocin neurons are activated by …
psychosocial behavior and reproductive functions. Oxytocin neurons are activated by …
Sex, attachment, and the development of reproductive strategies
M Del Giudice - Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 2009 - cambridge.org
This target article presents an integrated evolutionary model of the development of
attachment and human reproductive strategies. It is argued that sex differences in …
attachment and human reproductive strategies. It is argued that sex differences in …
Maternal and paternal plasma, salivary, and urinary oxytocin and parent–infant synchrony: considering stress and affiliation components of human bonding
Studies in mammals have implicated the neuropeptide oxytocin (OT) in processes of bond
formation and stress modulation, yet the involvement of OT in human bonding throughout life …
formation and stress modulation, yet the involvement of OT in human bonding throughout life …
Oxytocin during the initial stages of romantic attachment: relations to couples' interactive reciprocity
I Schneiderman, O Zagoory-Sharon… - …, 2012 - Elsevier
Romantic relationships can have a profound effect on adults' health and well-being whereas
the inability to maintain intimate bonds has been associated with physical and emotional …
the inability to maintain intimate bonds has been associated with physical and emotional …
Evaluation of enzyme immunoassay and radioimmunoassay methods for the measurement of plasma oxytocin
Objective: There is increased interest in measuring peripheral oxytocin levels to better
understand the role of this peptide in mammalian behavior, physiology, and disease. The …
understand the role of this peptide in mammalian behavior, physiology, and disease. The …
PTSD and sexual dysfunction in men and women
R Yehuda, AMY Lehrner… - The Journal of Sexual …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Difficulties in sexual desire and function often occur in persons with
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but many questions remain regarding the mechanisms …
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but many questions remain regarding the mechanisms …