The recent introduction of new-generation immunoassay methods allows the reliable
quantification of structural brain markers in peripheral matrices. Neurofilament light chain …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are reactive intermediates of molecular oxygen that act as
important second messengers within the cells; however, an imbalance between generation …

This paper examines the interaction between metacognition and stress response.
Specifically, the main purpose of this study is to trace the interaction between metacognition …

While modernization has dramatically increased lifespan, it has also witnessed that the
nature of stress has changed dramatically. Chronic stress result failures of homeostasis thus …

A wide array of cell signaling mediators and their interactions play vital roles in
neuroinflammation associated with ischemia, brain trauma, developmental disorders and …

There is growing interest in the role that the intestinal microbiota and the related
autoimmune processes may have in the genesis and presentation of some psychiatric …

Cytokines are key regulatory mediators involved in the host response to immunological
challenges, but also play a critical role in the communication between the immune and the …

Despite mixed findings, increasing evidence suggests that people with first-episode
psychosis (FEP) show increased pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidative status. We used the …

Microglia are activated in response to a number of different pathological states within the
CNS including injury, ischemia, and infection. Microglial activation results in their production …

Being able to cope effectively with stress can help people to avoid negative consequences
for their psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to find out why some co** …