Paternal programming is the concept that the environmental signals from the sire's
experiences leading up to mating can alter semen and ultimately affect the phenotype of …

Simple Summary The objective of the following review is to describe available literature on
the interaction between maternal nutrition and developmental programming in male …

Assisted reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination have delivered significant
benefits for farm animal reproduction. However, as with humans, assisted reproduction in …

In recent years, a new focus of the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease hypothesis
has emerged examining the potential role that paternal health may play in embryo …

Background Infertility is a common reproductive disorder, with male factor infertility
accounting for approximately half of all cases. Taking a paternal perceptive, recent research …

Sperm epigenetic programming is tailored to meet the need of this specialized cell, which
include its interaction with the oocyte during fertilization and early embryo development. The …

Managing nutrient supply to match demand is critical for sustainable and efficient livestock
production. The California Net Energy System (CNES) was developed during the late 1950s …

Environmental perturbations during gestation can alter fetal development and postnatal
animal performance. In humans, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) resulting from …

Epigenetic inheritance and its underlying molecular mechanisms are among the most
intriguing areas of current biological and medical research. To date, studies have shown that …

Recent advancements in the understanding of how sperm develop into offspring have
shown complex interactions between environmental influences and genetic factors. The past …