Assisted reproductive technology (ART) includes fertility treatment in which either eggs or
embryos are handled outside a female's body to promote successful pregnancies and …

Since the mid-20th century, Western societies have considered productivity and economic
outcomes are more important than focusing on people's health and wellbeing. This focus …

Epigenetics is the branch of genetics that studies the different mechanisms that influence
gene expression without direct modification of the DNA sequence. An ever-increasing …

BACKGROUND The many manipulations and processes used in ART coincide with the
timing of epigenetic reprogramming and imprinting during female gametogenesis and pre …

Prenatal life represents a susceptible window of development during which chemical
exposures can permanently alter fetal development, leading to an increased likelihood of …

Fetal growth restriction is a pathological condition occurring when the fetus does not reach
the genetically determined growth potential. The etiology of fetal growth restriction is …

Cadmium is an environmental pollutant that has extensive deleterious effects on the
reproductive system. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of cadmium on …

Background: In the last 40 years, assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) have emerged as
potentially resolving procedures for couple infertility. This study aims to evaluate whether …

STUDY QUESTION Do assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and in vitro embryo culture
influence the epigenetic control of imprinted genes (IGs) and transposable elements (TEs) in …

Proper placental development and function relies on hormone receptors and signaling
pathways that make the placenta susceptible to disruption by endocrine disrupting …