Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are male-biased and characterized by deficits in social
behavior and social communication, excessive anxiety or hyperreactivity to stressful …

Both positive and negative social interactions can modulate the hypothalamic–pituitary–
adrenal (HPA) axis and influence recovery from injuries and illnesses, such as wounds …

Supportive social interactions may be protective against stressors and certain mental and
physical illness, while social isolation may be a powerful stressor. Prairie voles are socially …

Neurodevelopmental changes induced by environmental stress exposure play a significant
but poorly defined role in the etiology of schizophrenia. Exposure of pregnant female rats to …

The present study examines the developmental consequences of neonatal exposure to
oxytocin on adult social behaviors in female prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster). Female …

Social recognition constitutes the basis of social life. In male mice and rats, social
recognition is known to be governed by the neuropeptide oxytocin (OT) through its action on …

Developmental exposure to oxytocin (OT) or oxytocin antagonists (OTAs) has been shown to
cause long-lasting and often sexually dimorphic effects on social behaviors in prairie voles …

The neurobiology of social bonding, despite its relevance to human mental health, has been
studied primarily in rodents. In this study we used position emission tomography (PET) …

Stressful social conditions, such as isolation, that occur during sensitive developmental
periods may alter present and future social behavior. Changes in the neuroendocrine …

Arginine vasopressin (AVP) is a neuropeptide involved in the regulation of fluid balance,
stress, circadian rhythms, and social behaviors. In the brain, AVP is tightly regulated by …