Many social behaviours are evolutionarily conserved and are essential for the healthy
development of an individual. The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) is crucial for the fine-tuned …

Oxytocin is a neuropeptide involved in a wide variety of social behaviors in diverse species.
Recent research on its effects in humans has generated an arresting picture of its role in the …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by core social deficits. Prognosis is poor, in
part, because existing medications target only associated ASD features. Emerging evidence …

Heart rate variability (HRV) in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has been
investigated in some studies but the procedures and results vary. We conducted a …

Mouse models of neuropsychiatric diseases provide a platform for mechanistic
understanding and development of new therapies. We previously demonstrated that …

Identify the biological role of oxytocin in forming attachments. Evaluate the relationship
between various neuropsychiatric disorders and oxytocin. Identify clinical implications of …

Objective: There is increased interest in measuring peripheral oxytocin levels to better
understand the role of this peptide in mammalian behavior, physiology, and disease. The …

The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) and its receptor (OXTR) regulate social functioning in
animals and humans. Initial clinical research suggests that dysregulated plasma OXT …

There has been unprecedented interest in the prosocial effects of the neuropeptide oxytocin
in humans over the last decade. A range of studies has demonstrated correlations between …

The oxytocin system may be different in autistic people, which could explain some of the
deficits in social behavior and cognition associated with autism spectrum disorder. However …