Although hormones such as glucocorticoids have been broadly accepted in recent decades
as general neuromodulators of memory processes, sex steroid hormones such as the potent …

Oxytocin (OT) is a neuropeptide, which can be seen to be one of the molecules of the
decade due to its profound prosocial effects in nonvertebrate and vertebrate species …

In this review we systematically summarize the effects of progesterone and synthetic
progestins on neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, myelination and six neurotransmitter systems …

Sex is fundamental for the evolution and survival of most species. However, sex can also
pose danger, because it increases the risk of predation and disease transmission, among …

G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) in the amygdala and the dorsal hippocampus
mediates actions of estradiol on anxiety, social recognition and spatial memory. In addition …

In the brain of female mammals, including humans, a number of physiological and
behavioral changes occur as a result of sex hormone exposure. Estradiol and progesterone …

The concept that estradiol may act as a local neuromodulator in the brain, rapidly affecting
connectivity and synaptic function, has been firmly established by research over the last 30 …

Although sex drive is present in many animal species, sexual behavior is not static and, like
many other behaviors, can be modified by experience. This modification relies on synaptic …

The hypothalamus and pituitary regulate, amongst other functions, third order endocrine
systems, and their volumes have been associated with normal and pathological outcomes …

Selecting an appropriate behavioral response in a context–and internal state–dependent
manner is fundamental to maintain social interactions and wellbeing. Thus, the existence of …