Behavioral and psychoendocrinological rodent studies on the consequences of disturbances in mother-infant bonding for adult emotional, social and cognitive functioning KU Leuven
The first 1001 days of life, from conception to the second birthday, are crucial for child development. Infancy constitutes a sensitive period for neurodevelopment when experiences can induce lasting consequences in brain function and behavior. Different kinds of early-life stress (ELS) exist and increase the risk of development of psychopathology in later life. However, the specific consequences of ELS into adulthood are unclear and so are ...