A5057881503- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
- Gut microbiota and health
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Immune Response and Inflammation
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
- Infant Health and Development
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
University of Ottawa
2016-2025
uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute
2019-2024
Ontario Brain Institute
2019-2024
LIFE Research Institute
2022-2024
Concordia University
2007-2017
University of Massachusetts Amherst
2010-2015
Despite the well-established role of vasopressin (AVP) in adult social behavior, its development is relatively unexplored. In this paper, we focus on most prominent behavior juvenile rats, play. Previous pharmacological experiments our laboratory suggested that AVP regulates play a sex- and brain region-specific manner rats. Here investigate specific systems emergence We first characterize male female Wistar rats then ask whether mRNA expression correlates with Unexpectedly, emerged more...
Abstract Puberty is a critical developmental period that characterized by significant brain development. Exposure to stress during this time can alter functioning setting the stage for long‐lasting behavioural outcomes. The objective of study was investigate age and sex differences in peripheral central immune responses, along with sickness behaviour, following stress. results showed LPS treatment increased serum cytokine levels symptoms all mice. Pubertal males displayed IL‐1β...
Abstract Sickness behavior monitoring, a technique for examining the development of sickness symptomatology following infection, is necessary in experiments studying neurochemical and physiological changes associated with pathogen‐induced immune activation. However, results monitoring are difficult to reconcile due inconsistencies protocol methods rater bias. The described herein offers non‐invasive unbiased approach assess progression behaviors. This simple, straightforward method uses...
BackgroundThe effect of orgasm on the development and shaping partner preferences may involve a catalysis neurochemical mechanisms bonding. Therefore, understanding such process is relevant for neuroscience psychology.MethodsA systematic review was carried out using terms Orgasm, Sexual Reward, Partner Preference, Pair Bonding, Brain, Learning, Sex, Copulation.ResultsIn humans, concentrations arousing neurotransmitters potential bonding increase during in cerebrospinal fluid bloodstream....