Heightened maternal stress during pregnancy is associated with atypical brain development
and an elevated risk for psychopathology in offspring. Supportive environments during early …

Exposure to acute and chronic stress has a broad range of structural effects on the brain.
The brain areas commonly targeted in the stress response models include the …

Background The immunologic milieu at the maternal–fetal interface has profound effects on
propelling the development of the fetal brain. However, accessible epidemiological studies …

Background Attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent, impairing, and
highly heritable condition typically diagnosed in middle childhood. However, it is now …

Abstract The HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, a multi-site prospective
longitudinal cohort study, will examine human brain, cognitive, behavioral, social, and …

The prevention and treatment of fear-related disorders in offspring affected by pregnancy
stress remains challenging at clinic. Here, we examined the effects of gut microbiota of …

Background Depression in pregnancy can increase vulnerability for psychiatric disorders in
the offspring, likely via the transfer of heightened maternal cortisol and cytokines to the in …

Exposure to inflammation in utero or in early life is known to increase risk for
neuropsychiatric illness. The sources of inflammation can be varied, including acute …

Stress during pregnancy is often linked with increased incidents of neurodevelopmental
disorders, including cognitive impairment. Here, we report that stress during pregnancy …

The bidirectional relationship between the gut microbiota and the nervous system is known
as the microbiota–gut–brain axis (MGBA). The MGBA controls the complex interactions …