As one of most common and severe mental disorders, major depressive disorder (MDD)
significantly increases the risks of premature death and other medical conditions for patients …

Stress is known to have a significant impact on mental health. While gender differences can
be found in stress response and mental disorders, there are limited studies on the neuronal …

A multitude of studies investigating the effects of stress on cognition has produced an
inconsistent picture on whether-and under which conditions-stress has advantageous or …

Hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation has long been implicated in stress-
related disorders such as major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder …

Background Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a common morbidity among very preterm
infants, is associated with chronic disease and neurodevelopmental impairments. A …

Background The abuse of psychogenic drugs can lead to multiple health-related problems.
Genetic and environmental vulnerabilities are factors in the emergence of substance use …

Maternal stress during pregnancy is associated with differential DNA methylation in offspring
and disrupted cortisol secretion. This study aimed to determine methylation signatures of …

Introduction: Corticosteroids are widely used for the treatment of coronavirus disease
(COVID)-19. Genetic polymorphisms of the glucocorticoid receptor, metabolizing enzymes …

This review aims to systematically assess the current literature about prenatal epigenetic
markers that lead to post-traumatic stress disorder susceptibility across the lifespan. Studies …

The association of calcium signaling pathway gene variants, bone mineral density (BMD)
and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is poorly understood so far. A total of 878 participants …