Neuronal migration is a critical process in the development of the nervous system. Defects in
the migration of the neurons are associated with diseases like lissencephaly, subcortical …

During the last few decades, evidence has demonstrated that adult neurogenesis is a well‐
preserved feature throughout the animal kingdom. In birds, ongoing neuronal addition …

Depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a growing health problem, which
affects up to 20% of women. Currently, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) …

In commercial flocks of laying hens, keel bone fractures (KBFs) are prevalent and associated
with behavioural indicators of pain. However, whether their impact is severe enough to …

Selection for enhanced cognitive traits is hypothesized to produce enhancements to brain
structures that support those traits. Although numerous studies suggest that this pattern is …

The incidence of stress and stress-related disorders with the transition to motherhood, such
as postpartum depression, is estimated to be 20%. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor …

Birdsong is controlled in part by a discrete network of interconnected brain nuclei regulated
in turn by steroid hormones and environmental stimuli. This complex interaction results in …

The study of adult neurogenesis has had an explosion of fruitful growth. Yet numerous
uncertainties and challenges persist. Our review begins with a survey of species that show …

The avian brain displays a different brain architecture compared to mammals. This has led
the first pioneers of comparative neuroanatomy to wrong conclusions about bird brain …

Peripheral nerve injury remains a clinical challenge with severe physiological and functional
consequences. Despite the existence of multiple possible therapeutic approaches, until …