Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent and complex neurodevelopmental disorder
which has strong genetic basis. Despite the rapidly rising incidence of autism, little is known …

Oxytocin has been revealed to work for anxiety suppression and anti-stress as well as for
psychosocial behavior and reproductive functions. Oxytocin neurons are activated by …

Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder characterized by unprovoked seizures. γ-
Aminobutyric acid (GABA) serves as the primary fast inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain …

Oxytocin (OT), a nonapeptide, has a variety of functions. Despite extensive studies on OT
over past decades, our understanding of its neural functions and their regulation remains …

The prosocial neuropeptide oxytocin is being developed as a potential treatment for various
neuropsychiatric disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Early studies using …

Early sensory experiences interact with genes to shape precise neural circuits during
development. This process is vital for proper brain function in adulthood. Neurological …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been associated with intrauterine growth
restriction (IUGR), but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Results We found that the …

Background Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a diffuse brain dysfunction,
characterized by cognitive and memory impairments closely linked to hippocampal …

The neonatal period is critical for brain development and determinant for long-term brain
trajectory. Yet, this time concurs with a sensitivity and risk for numerous brain injuries …

In the adult brain, activity‐dependent myelin plasticity is required for proper learning and
memory consolidation. Myelin loss, alteration, or even subtle structural modifications can …