Childhood abuse can alter biological systems and increase risk for adult psychopathology.
Epigenetic mechanisms, alterations in DNA structure that regulate the gene expression, are …

Background A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), rs53576, of the oxytocin receptor
gene (OXTR) has been associated with fundamental aspects of social processes and …

The co-occurrence of child conduct problems (CPs) and callous–unemotional (CU) traits
confers risk for psychopathy. The oxytocin (OXT) system is a likely candidate for involvement …

The human oxytocin (OXT) system is implicated in the regulation of complex social
behaviors, as well as in psychopathologies characterized by social deficits. Emerging …

The ability to effectively regulate emotions and a secure attachment style are critical for
maintaining mental health across the life span. The experience of childhood maltreatment …

The nonapeptide oxytocin and its receptor have been implicated in the regulation of
mammalian social behavior and stress physiology. Evidence is accumulating that the quality …

Child conduct problems (CPs) are a robust predictor of adult mental health; the concurrence
of callous–unemotional (CU) traits confers specific risk for psychopathy. Psychopathy may …

Aggressive antisocial behaviours are the most common reasons why adolescents are
referred to mental health clinics. Antisocial behaviours are costly in social and financial …

Background Oxytocin is a neuropeptide that is involved in the regulation of mood, anxiety
and social biology. Genetic variation in the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) has been …

At 18 months, children engage in a variety of social behaviors that reflect their nascent ability
to understand the intentions of other people (eg joint attention, empathy, cooperation and …