The impact of stress on brain health begins in the womb. Both animal and human studies
have found that prenatal maternal stress affects the brain and behavior of the offspring …

Prenatal environment significantly influences mammalian fetal development and adverse in
utero conditions have life-long consequences for the offspring health. Research has …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated neurodevelopmental disorders share
similar pathogenesis and clinical features. Pathophysiological changes in these diseases …

During and following pregnancy, women are at considerable risk of experiencing
depression. For treatment, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drugs, such as fluoxetine …

BackgroundPolymorphic variations in the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTT) moderate the
depressogenic effects of tryptophan depletion. After childbirth there is a sharp reduction in …

The prevalence of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition resulting from genetic and
environmental causes, has increased dramatically during the last decade. Among the …

Serotonin (5-HT) acts as a neurotransmitter, but also modulates brain maturation during
early development. The demonstrated influence of genetic variants on brain function …

Stress exposure during gestation is implicated in several neuropsychiatric conditions,
including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous research showed that prenatal stress …

It has been estimated that 20% of pregnant women suffer from depression and it is well-
documented that maternal depression can have long-lasting effects on the child. Currently …

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication exposure during the perinatal period can
have a long term impact in adult offspring on neuroplasticity and the serotonergic system …