Serotonin (5-HT) is a critical player in brain development and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Fetal 5-HT levels can be influenced by several gestational factors, such as maternal …

Tryptophan (TRP) is an essential dietary amino acid that, unless otherwise committed to
protein synthesis, undergoes metabolism via the Tryptophan-Kynurenine (TRP-KYN) …

Adrenal glands are the major organs releasing catecholamines and regulating our stress
response. The mechanisms balancing generation of adrenergic chromaffin cells and …

Preterm newborns are exposed to several risk factors for developing brain injury. Clinical
studies have suggested that the presence of intrauterine infection is a consistent risk factor …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of neurodevelopmental conditions that affect
communication and social behavior. Besides social deficits, systemic inflammation …

Spontaneous preterm birth is a serious medical condition responsible for substantial
perinatal morbidity and mortality. Its phenotypic characteristics, preterm labor with intact …

Depression is highly prevalent worldwide and a leading cause of disabilty. However, the
medications currently available to treat depression fail to adequately relieve depressive …

The maternal environment during pregnancy is critical for fetal development and perinatal
perturbations can prime offspring disease risk. Here, we briefly review evidence linking two …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) etiopathogenesis is still unclear and no effective
preventive and treatment measures have been identified. Research has focused on the …

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) affects approximately 10% of human pregnancies
globally and has immediate and life‐long consequences for offspring health. However, the …