Maternal health during pregnancy plays a major role in shaping health and disease risks in
the offspring. The maternal immune activation hypothesis proposes that inflammatory …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder
characterized by communication and social behavior deficits. The presence of restricted and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) characterized by
impairments in social communication, repetitive behaviors, restricted interests, and …

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an acknowledged inflammatory cytokine with a pleiotropic action,
mediating innate and adaptive immunity and multiple physiological processes, including …

Uncovering mechanisms underlying fetal programming during pregnancy is of critical
importance. Atypical neurodevelopment during the pre-and immediate postnatal period has …

A maternal high-fat diet affects offspring neurodevelopment with long-term consequences on
their brain health and behavior. During the past three decades, obesity has rapidly …

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is one of the main biological systems that regulates
the body's physiology. Autonomic nervous system regulatory capacity begins before birth as …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are serious, highly variable neurodevelopmental
disorders, commonly characterized by the manifestation of specific behavioral abnormalities …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent and serious
neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity …

Maternal health during gestational period is undoubtedly critical in shaping optimal fetal
development and future health of the offspring. Gestational diabetes mellitus is a metabolic …