Schizophrenia is a heterogeneous, debilitating disorder characterized by three distinct sets
of clinical features: positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and cognitive deficits. Extant …

The neuropeptides oxytocin (OT) and arginine vasopressin (AVP) influence social functions
in many mammals. In humans and rhesus macaques, OT delivered intranasally can promote …

Oxytocin protects against ischemia-induced inflammation and oxidative stress, and is
associated with GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter) signaling …

Across vertebrate species, intergroup conflict confronts individuals with a tension between
group interests best served by participation in conflict and personal interest best served by …

Given the prevalence and societal impact of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), there is an
urgent need to develop innovative preventative strategies and treatments to reduce the …

Peripartum hormones and sensory cues from young modify the maternal brain in ways that
can render females either at risk for, or resilient to, elevated anxiety and depression. The …

Humans display an intriguing propensity to help the victim of social norm violations or
punish the violators which require theory-of-mind (ToM)/mentalizing abilities. The …

The complexity of oxytocin-mediated functions is strongly associated with its modulatory
effects on other neurotransmission systems, including the serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5 …

Reward processing plays a major role in goal-directed behavior and motivation. On the
neural level, it is mediated by a complex network of brain structures called the dopaminergic …

Whereas the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) categorizes
individuals with similar self-reported symptoms, the research domain criteria offers a new …