Fetal development is a critical period for shaping the lifelong health of an individual.
However, the fetus is susceptible to internal and external stimuli that can lead to adverse …

Intergenerational effects on linear growth are well documented. Several generations are
necessary in animal models to 'wash out'effects of undernutrition, consistent with the …

The reference to stress is ubiquitous in modern society, yet it is a relatively new field of
research. The following article provides an overview of the history of stress research and its …

This book explores the socio-political implications of human heredity from the second half of
the nineteenth century to the present postgenomic moment. It addresses three main phases …

Prenatal development is currently recognized as a critical period in the etiology of human
diseases. This is particularly so when an unfavorable environment interacts with a genetic …

The consequences of early developmental conditions for performance in later life are now
subjected to convergent interest from many different biological sub-disciplines. However …

The prevalence of obesity among pregnant women is increasing. In addition to the short-
term complications of obesity during pregnancy in both mother and child, it is now …

Though there are multiple routes through which parents can influence their offspring, recent
studies of environmentally induced epigenetic variation have highlighted the role of non …

Background: There has been increased recognition that prenatal or perinatal nutrition has
an effect on the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in adulthood, although studies that …

Leading gender and science scholar Sarah S. Richardson charts the untold history of the
idea that a woman's health and behavior during pregnancy can have long-term effects on …