The maternal diet during pregnancy is a key determinant of offspring health. Early studies
have linked poor maternal nutrition during gestation with a propensity for the development of …

DNA methylation, as an epigenetic mechanism, occurs by adding a methyl group of
cytosines in position 5 by DNA methyltransferases and has essential roles in cellular …

Abstract Purpose of the Review Exposure to essential and non-essential metals is
widespread. Metals exposure is linked to epigenetic, particularly DNA methylation …

LINE-1 (L1) is a class of autonomous mobile genetic elements that form somatic mosaicisms
in various tissues of the organism. The activity of L1 retrotransposons is strictly controlled by …

DNA methylation is one potential mechanism for the effects of gestational exposure to
perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) on fetal growth. We investigated 180 pregnant women …

DNA methylation is one of the epigenetic modifications of the genome, the essence of which
is the attachment of a methyl group to nitrogenous bases. In the eukaryote genome, cytosine …

Maternal exposure to some dietary and environmental factors during embryonic
development can affect offspring's phenotype and, furthermore, the risk of developing …

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are among the most common birth defects, with a prevalence of
close to 19 per 10,000 births worldwide. The etiology of NTDs is complex involving the …

Fetal alcohol exposure at any stage of pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
(FASD), a group of life‐long conditions characterized by congenital malformations, as well …

A strategy to mitigate the negative effects of stress on animals is to enhance their ability to
beneficially respond to stressful conditions. This study aimed to assess whether prenatal …