Previous attempts to identify a unified theory of brain serotonin function have largely failed to
achieve consensus. In this present synthesis, we integrate previous perspectives with new …

Elevated whole blood serotonin, or hyperserotonemia, was the first biomarker identified in
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is present in more than 25% of affected children. The …

A critical period is a developmental epoch during which the nervous system is expressly
sensitive to specific environmental stimuli that are required for proper circuit organization …

Drug use typically occurs within a social context, and social factors play an important role in
the initiation, maintenance and recovery from addictions. There is now accumulating …

Abstract Users of±3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA;'ecstasy') report prosocial
effects such as sociability and empathy. Supporting these apparently unique social effects …

Abstract Background The compound 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a
potent monoamine releaser that produces an acute euphoria in most individuals. Methods In …

The psychedelic lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) has experienced a revival in research,
including clinical trials that evaluate LSD-assisted psychotherapy. LSD induces perceptual …

Abstract Rationale 3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) persistently improves
symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when combined with psychotherapy …

±3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a popular recreational drug that
enhances sociability and feelings of closeness with others. These “prosocial” effects appear …

The neuropeptides oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (AVP) are recognized for their modulation
of social processes in humans when delivered peripherally. However, there is surprisingly …