Studies of the choroid plexus lag behind those of the more widely known blood-brain barrier,
despite a much longer history. This review has two overall aims. The first is to outline long …

Changes in maternal nutrient availability due to diet or disease significantly increase the risk
of neural tube defects (NTDs). Because the incidence of metabolic disease continues to rise …

The neural crest is a migratory stem cell population that contributes to various tissues and
organs during vertebrate embryonic development. These cells possess remarkable …

Function of the mature central nervous system (CNS) requires a substantial proportion of the
body's energy consumption. During development, the CNS anlage must maintain its …

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 …

Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure is associated with a plethora of neurodevelopmental
abnormalities and brain disorders. Previous studies have demonstrated BPA-induced …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of noncoding RNAs that occupy a significant role in
biological processes as important regulators of intracellular homeostasis. First, we will …

Physiological hypoxia is critical for placental mammalian development. However, the
underlying mechanisms by which hypoxia regulates embryonic development remain …

Here, we present notes from the Folate, Vitamin B12, and One-Carbon Metabolism
Conference organized by The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology …

Mitochondria, the energy suppliers of the cells, play a central role in a variety of cellular
processes essential for survival or leading to cell death. Consequently, mitochondrial …