The complex bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain is finely
orchestrated by different systems, including the endocrine, immune, autonomic, and enteric …

Stress is defined as an adverse condition that disturbs the homeostasis of the body and
activates adaptation responses. Among the many pathways and mediators involved …

Depression is a global threat to mental health that affects around 264 million people
worldwide. Despite the considerable evolution in our understanding of the pathophysiology …

Most animals live under constant threat from predators, and predation has been a major
selective force in shaping animal behaviour. Nevertheless, defence responses against …

In this article, we provide a review of the latest research on behavioral and cognitive
strategies that cultivate resilience and change the brain. We begin with a primer on the …

Although research has identified dozens of behavioral and psychosocial strategies for
boosting resilience in adults, little is known about the common underlying pathways. A …

The homeostasis of the gut-brain axis has been shown to exert several effects on
physiological and psychological health. The gut hormones released by enteroendocrine …

Evaluation of behavior and cognition in rodent models underpins mechanistic and
interventional studies of brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases, especially dementia …

The circuit mechanisms underlying fear-induced suppression of feeding are poorly
understood. To help fill this gap, mice were fear conditioned, and the resulting changes in …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heterogeneous psychiatric disorder that affects
individuals exposed to trauma and is highly co-morbid with other adverse health outcomes …