Mental disorders are highly complex and multifactorial in origin, comprising an elaborate
interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA …

There is substantial variation in people's responses to adversity, with a considerable
proportion of individuals displaying psychological resilience. Epigenetic mechanisms are …

Many studies have consistently demonstrated an epigenetic link between environmental
stimuli and physiological as well as cognitive responses. Epigenetic mechanisms represent …

Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) present positive effects on mental health in diverse
populations. However, the detailed associations between MBIs and biomarkers in patients …

Ayahuasca is a natural psychoactive brew, used in traditional ceremonies in the Amazon
basin. Recent research has indicated that ayahuasca is pharmacologically safe and its use …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disease in females that is
characterized by hyperandrogenemia, chronic anovulation, and polycystic ovaries …

The sense of self has always been a topic of high interest in both psychoanalysis and most
recently in neuroscience. Nowadays there is agreement in psychoanalysis that the self …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting women
of reproductive age. Research has shown that epigenetic alterations such as DNA …

Background Previous research has demonstrated that epigenetic changes in specific
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) genes may predict successful psychotherapy in post …

Highlights•Epigenetic mechanisms are associated with the development of stress-related
psychopathologies in animal models and humans.•Pilot studies suggest that MBIs may …