The pathway to a thriving newborn begins before conception and continues in utero with a
healthy placenta and the right balance of nutrients and growth factors that are timed and …

The interplay of genes and environments (GxE) is a fundamental source of variation in
behavioral and developmental outcomes. Although the role of developmental time (T) in the …

Pregnancy implies delicate immunological balance between two individuals, with constant
changes and adaptions in response to maternal capacity and fetal demands. We performed …

Studying placental functions is crucial for understanding pregnancy complications. However,
imaging placenta is challenging due to its depth, volume, and motion distortions. In this …

Background Preterm birth remains a leading obstetrical complication because of the
incomplete understanding of its multifaceted etiology. It is known that immune alterations …

Objective To investigate the impact of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia on
preterm birth. Design The data were collected from the China–US Collaborative Project for …

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are flame retardants found in ambient environment
and are measured in humans. There are reports on general PBDE toxicity, including …

Preterm birth is a major clinical and public health challenge, with a prevalence of 11%
worldwide. It is the leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years old and …

The human body is a reservoir of numerous micro-creatures; whose role is substantial and
indispensable in the overall development of human beings. The advances in omic …

Aim To explore the current literature on prenatal inflammation‐associated risk factors for
retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Methods Subjective summary of selected experimental …