Early life adversity (ELA) is a major risk factor for mental illness, but the neurobiological
mechanisms by which ELA increases the risk for future psychopathology are still poorly …

This paper reviews the research evidence concerning the intergenerational transmission of
trauma effects and the possible role of epigenetic mechanisms in this transmission. Two …

Environmental Psychology for Design, Third Edition, shows how rooms and buildings can
affect an occupant's behavior and health by explaining psychosocial responses. Recipient of …

The hippocampus provided the gateway into much of what we have learned about stress
and brain structural and functional plasticity, and this initial focus has expanded to other …

Accumulating evidence indicates that patients with severe mental disorders, including major
depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia present with various alterations of the gut …

Glucocorticoid action on target tissues is determined by the density of “nuclear” receptors
and intracellular metabolism by the two isozymes of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase …

The complement system is part of the innate immune response responsible for removing
pathogens and cellular debris, in addition to helping to refine CNS neuronal connections via …

Neurological illnesses, including cognitive impairment, memory decline and dementia, affect
over 50 million people worldwide, imposing a substantial burden on individuals and society …

A dual taxonomy is presented to reconcile 2 incongruous facts about antisocial behavior:(a)
It shows impressive continuity over age, but (b) its prevalence changes dramatically over …

Over 60 years ago, Selye1 recognized the paradox that the physiologic systems activated by
stress can not only protect and restore but also damage the body. What links these …