Early life adversity (ELA) is a major risk factor for mental illness, but the neurobiological
mechanisms by which ELA increases the risk for future psychopathology are still poorly …

The impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection
during pregnancy on the develo** fetal brain is poorly understood. Other antenatal …

Elevated whole blood serotonin, or hyperserotonemia, was the first biomarker identified in
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is present in more than 25% of affected children. The …

The placenta sits at the interface between the maternal and fetal vascular beds where it
mediates nutrient and waste exchange to enable in utero existence. Placental cells …

Abstract Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT) is thought to regulate neurodevelopmental
processes through maternal–fetal interactions that have long-term mental health …

Psychosocial maternal stress experienced during different vulnerable periods throughout
gestation is thought to increase the individual's risk to develop neuropsychiatric …

Abstract The neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) plays a central role in brain development,
regulation of mood, stress reactivity and risk of psychiatric disorders, and thus alterations in …

Maternal inflammation during pregnancy affects placental function and is associated with
increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the offspring. The molecular mechanisms …

In primary sensory neocortical areas of mammals, the distribution of sensory receptors is
mapped with topographic precision and amplification in proportion to the peripheral receptor …

Substantial evidence suggests that chromosomal abnormalities contribute to the risk of
autism. The duplication of human chromosome 15q11-13 is known to be the most frequent …