Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading
cause of disability. Several theories have been proposed to explain its pathological …

Mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BPD), are
the most prevalent psychiatric conditions, and are also among the most severe and …

Saliva is often neglected as a body fluid of diagnostic or prognostic value, even though
generally well accepted by the patients. This is due to lack of a standardized collection …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), or abrineurin, is a member of the neurotrophin
family of growth factors that acts on both the central and peripheral nervous systems. BDNF …

Background Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a role in synaptic plasticity and
neuroprotection. BDNF has well-established pro-survival effects, whereas its precursor …

This review highlighted resistance training as an important training type for the brain. Most
studies that use physical exercise for the prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative …

BACKGROUND Neurotrophins of the nerve growth factor family are soluble polypeptides
that are best known for their role in nerve growth, survival and differentiation in the central …

The onset of abnormal movements in DYT1 dystonia is between childhood and
adolescence, although it is unclear why clinical manifestations appear during this …

The article is an overview of modern studies of brain organization and genetic correlates of
emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is becoming the subject of more and more …

Objectives. Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is involved in neuroplasticity, and in
the homeostatic regulation of food intake and energy expenditure. It also has a role in stress …