A markedly reduced interest or pleasure in activities previously considered pleasurable is a
main symptom in mood disorder and psychosis and is often present in other psychiatric …

Rats and mice are widely used to study environmental effects on psychological and
metabolic health. Study designs differ widely and are often characterized by varying (social) …

Abnormal gut microbiome has been associated with depression. The mechanism of
probiotics against depression remains unclear. This study aimed to determine whether …

Hypertension and inflammation during pregnancy are suggested to contribute to the
development of postpartum depression and anxiety. Using a rat model of severe …

Preclinical research has been indispensable in the exploration of the neurological basis of
major depressive disorder (MDD). The present study aimed to examine effects on regional …

Objectives: Ambient light has a vital impact on mood and cognitive functions. Blue light has
been previously reported to play a salient role in the antidepressant effect via melanopsin …

Terrestrial isopods (or woodlice), like the members of the other arthropod taxa, have a
sophisticated nervous system that makes them sensitive to specific environmental factors …

Early life stress, sleep disturbances and alterations in neuronal plasticity have been
associated with depression, yet the relation between these factors and depression remain …

Background: Recent epidemiological evidence indicates that the fetal environment can
influence susceptibility to later disease during the lifespan. Prenatal stress exposure alters …

Hypertension and inflammation during pregnancy are suggested to contribute to the
development of postpartum depression and anxiety. Using a rat model of severe …