Possible interactions of the neuropeptide oxytocin and the sex hormone estradiol may
contribute to previously observed sex-specific effects of oxytocin on resting-state functional …

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common psychiatric disorder, often associated with
avoidant temperament. Research studies have implicated a strong genetic architecture of …

Neuroticism, alexithymia and emotion dysregulation are key traits and known risk factors for
several psychiatric conditions. In this systematic review, the aim is to evaluate the genetic …

Frontal brain asymmetry has been linked to motivational processes in infants and adults,
with left lateralization reflecting motivation to approach and right lateralization reflecting …

Although there are numerous benefits to having a satisfying romantic relationship,
maintaining high levels of relationship satisfaction is difficult. Many couples experience …

Genetic variation in CD38—a putative oxytocin pathway gene—has been linked to higher
oxytocin levels, empathy, and sensitive parenting, but also to more negative interpersonal …

Com foco na prática baseada em evidências, esta é uma obra de referência para
profissionais e estudantes da área da saúde mental interessados em saber “como se faz” …

Genetic alterations related to oxytocin system seem to influence the neurobiology of
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and anxiety problems leading to greater functional …

Background: CD38 is a transmembrane glycoprotein that regulates oxytocin (OT) production
and influences social interactions. The oxytocin receptor (OXTR) has been studied …

Oxytocin (OT) is regarded as an extremely important prosocial neuropeptide that
dramatically affects the establishment of social connections from infancy to adulthood. OT …