Preterm birth represents the most significant problem in maternal–child health in the United
States. It is the leading cause of infant mortality and morbidity; its prevalence is unacceptably …

Adolescence is a period of dramatic neural reorganization creating a period of vulnerability
and the possibility for the development of psychopathology. The maturation of various neural …

Sensation/novelty-seeking is amongst the best markers of cocaine addiction in humans.
However, its implication in the vulnerability to cocaine addiction is still a matter of debate, as …

BACKGROUND: Very few studies have examined the association between attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and phthalate exposure in humans. The aim of this …

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is estimated to affect 8–12% of school-age
children worldwide. ADHD is a complex disorder with significant genetic contributions …

Epidemiological, clinical, physiological, cellular, and molecular evidence suggests that the
origins of obesity and metabolic dysfunction can be traced back to intrauterine life and …

The dopamine transporter is a key protein responsible for regulating dopamine
homeostasis. Its function is to transport dopamine from the extracellular space into the …

Molecular adaptations underlying drug seeking and relapse remain largely unknown.
Studies highlight post-transcriptional modifications mediated by microRNAs (miRNAs) in …

Attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a heterogeneous, highly heritable,
behavioral disorder that affects∼ 5% to 10% of children worldwide. Although animal models …

Elevated impulsivity is a symptom shared by various psychiatric disorders such as
substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder …