Pregnancy involves a complex interplay between maternal neuroendocrine and
immunological systems in order to establish and sustain a growing fetus. It is thought that the …

Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms, known to exert numerous positive effects on
human health, primarily in the battle against pathogens. Probiotics have been associated …

Wound healing capability is inextricably linked with diverse aspects of physical fitness
ranging from recovery after minor injuries and surgery to diabetes and some types of cancer …

Humans are fundamentally social creatures who are 'motivated'to be with others. In this
review we examine the role of oxytocin (OT) as it relates to social motivation. OT is …

The hypothalamic neuroendocrine system is mainly composed of the neural structures
regulating hormone secretion from the pituitary gland and has been considered as the …

Progesterone, a key female sex hormone with pleiotropic functions in maintenance of
pregnancy, has profound effects on regulation of immune responses. We report in this work …

Studies of body volume expansion have indicated that lesions of the anteroventral third
ventricle and median eminence block the release of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) into the …

Vitamins and minerals serve essential roles in cellular metabolism, maintenance and growth
throughout life. They are also central components of many enzymes and transcription …

While an increasing amount of evidence demonstrates the homeostatic functions of the
cardiac oxytocin (OT) system, less is known about the role of this hormone in the injured …

This article is part of a Special Issue “Parental Care”. Since the first report of maternal care
effects on DNA methylation in rats, epigenetic modifications of the genome in response to …