This article reviews the anatomical connections of the paraventricular nucleus of the
thalamus (PVT) and discusses some of the connections by which the PVT could influence …

The central noradrenergic neurone, like the peripheral sympathetic neurone, is
characterized by a diffusely arborizing terminal axonal network. The central neurones …

I propose a reconceptualization of key phenomena important in the study of emotion—those
phenomena that reflect functions and circuits related to survival, and that are shared by …

Anxiety is an unpleasant physiological state in which an overreaction to a situation occurs. It
has been suggested that different brain regions are involved in the modulation and …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology is commonly associated with cognitive decline but is
also composed of neuropsychiatric symptoms including psychological distress and …

Stressful life events, especially those that induce fear, can produce a state of anxiety that is
useful for avoiding similar fearful and potentially dangerous situations in the future …

Learning to associate cues or contexts with potential threats or rewards is adaptive and
enhances survival. Both aversive and appetitive memories are therefore powerful drivers of …

Recently, there has been a surge of interest in the possibility that microbial communities
inhabiting the human gut could affect cognitive development and increase risk for mental …

Due to their antimicrobial properties, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are being used in non-
edible and edible consumer products. It is not clear though if exposure to these chemicals …

Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) expression has previously been associated with anxiety in mice;
however, its role in anxiety is controversial, and the underlying mechanism is unknown …