Oxytocin (OT), a nonapeptide signaling molecule originating from an ancestral peptide,
appears in different variants across all vertebrate and several invertebrate species …

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

The long-term negative effects of maternal depression on child outcome are thought to be
mediated in part by deficits in caregiving; yet, few studies utilized longitudinal cohorts and …

Severe stress in early life, such as childhood abuse and neglect, constitutes a major risk
factor in the etiology of psychiatric disorders and somatic diseases. Importantly, these long …

Oxytocin plays an important role in the modulation of social behavior in both typical and
atypical contexts. Also, the quality of early parental care sets the foundation for long-term …

In this systematic review, we examined the evidence for an adolescent emotion recognition–
awareness vulnerability to depression. The current review provided a qualitative synthesis of …

The primary aim of the current study was to examine whether physiological reactivity to
depression-relevant stimuli, measured via pupil dilation, serves as a biomarker of …

Early-life environments have been associated with various social behaviors, including trust,
in late adolescence and adulthood. Given that the oxytocin receptor gene polymorphism …

PTSD is associated with emotion dysregulation. Studies have found inconsistent impaired
facial emotion recognition ability (ERA) in patients with PTSD and intergenerational …

The expression of emotion in faces serves numerous meaningful functions, such as
conveying messages of danger or approach, facilitating communication, and promoting the …