Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and cortisol are the most abundant hormones of the
human fetal and adult adrenals released as end products of a tightly coordinated endocrine …

Abstract Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) are frequently present in the general
population as patients age with approximately a third of individuals experiencing LUTS …

In the mammalian brain, neurogenesis is maintained throughout adulthood primarily in two
typical niches, the subgranular zone (SGZ) of the dentate gyrus and the subventricular zone …

The brain has long been known as a dimorphic organ and as a target of sex steroids. It is
also a site for their synthesis. Sex steroids in numerous ways can modify cerebral …

The neurosteroid allopregnanolone has pronounced neuroprotective actions, increases
myelination, and enhances neurogenesis. Evidence suggests that allopregnanolone …

Aims This study investigated the influence of sigma‐1 receptor (σ1 R) deficiency on adult
neurogenesis. Methods We employed 8‐week‐old male σ1 R knockout (σ1 R−/−) mice to …

Objective Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) provide the cellular basis for sperm production
transforming the male's genetic information to the next generation. We aimed to examine the …

Background Depression is a common disorder that affects millions globally and is linked to
reduced quality of life and mortality. Its pathophysiology is complex and there are several …

Stem Cells and Development officially retracts the paper entitled,“Long-Term Maintenance
of Undifferentiated Human Embryonic and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Suspension,” …

Transplantation of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) is a promising therapeutic approach for the
treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. However, ESCs are not usable clinically due to …