The assembly and maturation of the mammalian brain result from an intricate cascade of
highly coordinated developmental events, such as cell proliferation, migration, and …

Specific cell states in metazoans are established by the symphony of gene expression
programs that necessitate intricate synergic interactions between transcription factors and …

The adult brain is a complex structure with distinct functional sub-regions, which are
generated from an initial pool of neural epithelial cells within the embryo. This transition …

Cortical development consists of a series of synchronised events, including fate transition of
cortical progenitors, neuronal migration, specification and connectivity. It is becoming clear …

Background Anxiety disorder is highly prevalent worldwide and represents a chronic and
functionally disabling condition, with high levels of psychological stress characterized by …

The evolutionary emergence of the corticospinal tract and corpus callosum are thought to
underpin the expansion of complex motor and cognitive abilities in mammals. Molecular …

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including citalopram, are widely used
antidepressants during pregnancy. However, the effects of prenatal exposure to citalopram …

Corticothalamic interactions between associative cortices and higher order thalamic nuclei
are involved in high‐cognitive functions such as decision‐making and working memory …

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are a class of pathologies arising from perturbations
in brain circuit formation and maturation with complex etiological triggers often classified as …

De novo mutations in transcriptional regulators are emerging as key risk factors contributing
to the etiology of neurodevelopmental disorders. Human genetic studies have recently …