The recent and rapid worldwide increase in non-communicable diseases challenges the
assumption that genetic factors are the primary contributors to such diseases. A new concept …

Hypoxia is one of the most common and severe challenges to the maintenance of
homeostasis. Oxygen sensing is a property of all tissues, and the response to hypoxia is …

Background The placenta plays a crucial role during pregnancy for growth and development
of the fetus. Less than optimal placental performance may result in morbidity or even …

Despite increased awareness, maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy continues to be
a common habit causing risk for numerous documented negative health consequences in …

Poor maternal nutrition during gestation can lead to intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), a
main cause of low birth weight associated with high neonatal morbidity and mortality. Such …

To reconceptualize epitranscriptomics, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are emerging as
future frontiers in the paradigm shift of stereotyped biological science. Long non-coding …

This study aims to determine whether placental examination can be used to distinguish
between pathologic fetal growth restriction (FGR) and constitutional fetal smallness. Data …

Variations in DNA methylation levels in the placenta are thought to influence gene
expression and are associated with complications of pregnancy, like fetal growth restriction …

Selective intrauterine growth restriction (sIUGR) is a severe complication in monochorionic
(MC) twin pregnancies, and it carries increased risks of poor prognosis. Current data …

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) affects the foetus and has a number of pathological
consequences throughout life. Recent work has indicated that variations in DNA methylation …