Lampreys represent one of the most ancient vertebrate lineages enclosing a special interest
for genetic and epigenetic studies. The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is an …

Avian embryos develop in an egg composition which reflects both maternal condition and
the recent environment of their mother. In birds, yolk corticosterone (CORT) influences …

The cotton mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis, is an invasive pest that can cause massive
damage to many host plants of agricultural importance. P. solenopsis is highly polyphagous …

Autophagy plays a critical role in the physiology and pathophysiology of hepatocytes. High
level of homocysteine (Hcy) promotes autophagy in hepatocytes, but the underlying …

The FoxA family of pioneer transcription factors regulates hepatitis B virus (HBV)
transcription, and hence viral replication. Hepatocyte-specific FoxA-deficiency in the HBV …

Significance: Maternal health and diet during gestation are critical for predicting fetal
outcomes, both immediately at birth and in adulthood. While epigenetic modifications have …

Aim: Maternal environmental exposures affect perinatal outcomes through epigenetic
placental changes. We examine the literature addressing associations between adverse …

Aim: There is a growing concern about the potential adverse effects of high dose folic acid
(FA) supplementation before and during pregnancy. FA metabolism generates S-adenosyl …

Lung cancer remains a disease of high mortality, despite advanced diagnostic techniques.
Mucins (MUC) play crucial roles in carcinogenesis and tumor invasion in lung neoplasms …

Background Studies have shown that the effects of maternal nutrition exposure during
gestation influence metabolic risk in early life through an epigenetic mechanism. Low …