Both obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) lead to poor maternal and fetal
outcomes, including pregnancy complications, fetal growth issues, stillbirth, and …

Mitochondria are central to cell function. The placenta forms the interface between maternal
and fetal systems, and placental mitochondria have critical roles in maintaining pregnancy …

Mitochondria, originally of bacterial origin, are highly dynamic organelles that have evolved
a symbiotic relationship within eukaryotic cells. Mitochondria undergo dynamic, stage …

Optimal maturation of the oocyte depends on its environment and determines embryo
competence, because the embryonic genome is not active until the cleavage stage and new …

Mounting evidence suggests a role for mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of
many diseases, including type 2 diabetes, aging, and ovarian failure. Because of the central …