Adolescence is a time of significant neurocognitive development. Prolonged maturation of
prefrontal cortex (PFC) through adolescence has been found to support improvements in …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is primarily conceptualized as a mood disorder but
cognitive dysfunction is also prevalent, and may limit the daily function of MDD patients …

Dysregulation of excitatory and inhibitory signaling is commonly observed in major
psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder, and is often …

There is ample evidence that the inhibitory GABA and the excitatory glutamate system are
essential for an adequate response to stress. Both GABAergic and glutamatergic brain …

In vivo measurement of multiple neurotransmitters is highly interesting but remains
challenging in the field of neuroscience. GABA and l-glutamic acid are the major inhibitory …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is underlined by neurochemical changes in the brain.
Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1 H MRS) is a useful tool for their examination as …

The two hypothalamic neuropeptides oxytocin and melanin concentrating hormone (MCH)
share several physiological actions such as the control of maternal care, sexual behavior …

Depression, a highly prevalent neuropsychiatric disorder worldwide, causes a heavy burden
for the society and is associated with suicide risk. The treatment of this disorder remains a …

The intestinal microbiome composition and dietary supplementation with psychobiotics can
result in neurochemical alterations in the brain, which are possible due to the presence of …

In susceptible individuals, overwhelming traumatic stress often results in severe
psychopathologies such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or dissociative disorders …