Mental disorders such as anxiety and depression induced by chronic pain are common in
clinical practice, and there are significant sex differences in their epidemiology. However …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is rather common, presenting with prevalent early problems
in social communication and accompanied by repetitive behavior. As vasopressin was …

Estrogens are potent regulators of socioemotional behavior across species. Ubiquitous in
human and animal diets, plant-derived phytoestrogens (PE) bind estrogen receptors. While …

Over the last several years, there has been increased interest in cannabidiol (CBD) to treat
various ailments such as pain, anxiety, insomnia, and inflammation. The potential for CBD …

The oxytocin (Oxt) system is a known neuromodulator of social behaviors, but also appears
to contribute to the development of sex-specific neural circuitry. In this latter role, the Oxt …

Birth is an extraordinary event for placental mammals and occurs at a time when key
developmental processes are sha** the brain. Remarkably, little is known about the …

Over 500 noncoding genomic loci are associated with obesity. The majority of these loci
reside near genes that are expressed in the hypothalamus in specific neuronal …

In numerous mammalian species, the neuropeptides oxytocin (Oxt) and vasopressin (Avp)
are known to be involved in the neural regulation of various aspects of social behaviors in …

The neuropeptide arginine vasopressin (AVP) plays significant roles in maintaining
homeostasis and regulating social behavior. In vaginally delivered neonates, a surge of AVP …

Vasopressin (AVP) acts as a neurotransmitter and its activity can potentiate respiratory
activity. Hypoglossal (XII) motoneurons that innervate the tongue express V1a vasopressin …