Psychosocial maternal stress experienced during different vulnerable periods throughout
gestation is thought to increase the individual's risk to develop neuropsychiatric …

Autism is a developmental disorder defined by the presence of a triad of communication,
social and stereo typical behavioral characteristics with onset before 3 years of age. In spite …

Adapting one's attitudes and behaviors to group norms is essential for successful social
interaction and, thus, participation in society. Yet, despite its importance for societal and …

Abnormalities of synaptic transmission in the hippocampus represent an integral part of the
altered programming triggered by early life stress, which enhances the vulnerability to stress …

Nonylphenol (NP) is widely used in the chemical industry; it accumulates in organisms
through environmental contamination and causes learning memory impairment …

During and following pregnancy, women are at considerable risk of experiencing
depression. For treatment, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drugs, such as fluoxetine …

Introduction Adversities during the perinatal period can decrease oxygen supply to the fetal
brain, leading to various hypoxic brain injuries, which can compromise the regularity of brain …

Recent evidence pointed out that the prevalence of depression has reached epidemic
proportions in last decades. This increase has been linked to many environmental factors …

The increased use of microwaves raises concerns about its impact on health including
cognitive function in which neurotransmitter system plays an important role. In this study, we …

The serotonin receptor 5‐HT2A (encoded by HTR2A) is an important regulator of fetal brain
development and adult cognitive function. Environmental signals that induce epigenetic …