The melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is an important peptide implicated in the control
of motivated behaviors. History, however, made this peptide first known for its participation in …

Despite its relatively well-understood role as a reproductive and pro-social peptide, oxytocin
(OT) tells a more convoluted story in terms of its modulation of fear and anxiety. This …

Many neuronal populations that release fast-acting excitatory and inhibitory
neurotransmitters in the brain also contain slower-acting neuropeptides. These facultative …

Optimizing reproductive fitness in mammalians requires behavioral adaptations during
pregnancy. Maternal preparatory nesting is an essential behavior for the survival of the …

The nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) regulates life‐sustaining functions ranging from
appetite and digestion to heart rate and breathing. It is also the brain's primary sensory …

Nanoparticles with unique shapes have garnered significant interest due to their enhanced
surface area-to-volume ratio, leading to improved potential compared to their spherical …

Background: Transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), a cation channel, is expressed
predominantly in primary sensory neurons, but its central distribution and role in mood …

According to the three hit concept of depression, interaction of genetic predisposition altered
epigenetic programming and environmental stress factors contribute to the disease. Earlier …

Sevoflurane has been the most widely used inhaled anesthetics with a favorable recovery
profile; however, the precise mechanisms underlying its anesthetic action are still not …

The circuitry of addiction comprises several neural networks including the midbrain-an
expansive region critically involved in the control of motivated behaviors. Midbrain nuclei …