Autism is a developmental disorder that starts before age 3 years, and children with autism
have impairment in both social interaction and communication, and have restricted …

Oxytocin-and vasopressin-related systems are present in invertebrate and vertebrate
bilaterian animals, including humans, and exhibit conserved neuroanatomical and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comprises a group of neurodevelopmental disorders
characterized by social deficits and stereotyped behaviors. Despite intensive research, its …

Females with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been long overlooked in neuroscience
research, but emerging evidence suggests they show distinct phenotypic trajectories and …

Social neuroscience, the study of the neurobiological basis of social behavior, has become
a major area of current research in behavioral neuroscience and psychiatry, since many …

The oxytocin receptor (OXTR), encoded by the OXTR gene, is responsible for the signal
transduction after binding its ligand, oxytocin. Although this signaling is primarily involved in …

This study systematically reviewed available evidence regarding associations between
polymorphisms of the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene and socio-emotional and behavioral …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with the altered functional connectivity of 3
neurocognitive networks that are hypothesized to be central to the symptomatology of ASD …

Highlights•Advancements in psychiatric treatments have largely stalled since the
1960s.•Manipulating neuronal circuits yields remarkable control over animal …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition
characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction. Common …