Epigenetics is the study of gene expression changes that occur in the absence of altered
genotype. Current evidence indicates a role for environmentally induced alterations to …

There is growing evidence that the preconceptual lifestyle and other environmental
exposures of a father can significantly alter the physiological and behavioral phenotypes of …

Previous rodent studies have shown that maternal voluntary exercise during pregnancy
leads to metabolic changes in adult offspring. We set out to test whether maternal voluntary …

Exercise during pregnancy has beneficial effects on maternal and offspring's health in
humans and mice. The underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This comparative study …

Some human diseases, including obesity, Type II diabetes, and numerous cancers, are
thought to be influenced by environments experienced in early life, including in utero …

Pregnancy is a period that is characterized by several metabolic and physiological changes
and requires special attention, especially with regard to the relationship between feeding …

Harmful maternal behaviors, such as drinking and smoking, negatively affect embryonic
development. In contrast, regular maternal exercise is believed to be beneficial to the fetus …

Neonatal hypoxia-ischemia (HI) is a major cause of cognitive impairments in infants.
Antenatal strategies improving the intrauterine environment can have high impact …

While metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes are costly and deadly to the current
population, they are also extremely detrimental to the next generation. Much of the current …

While animal research has consistently reported preventive effects of exercise against drug
abuse vulnerability, little is known about the influence of the developmental stage during …