Resveratrol (RSV) has been reported to have potential beneficial effects in the complicated
pregnancy. Various pregnancy complications lead to a suboptimal in utero environment that …

Children born preterm are at an increased risk of developing cognitive problems and neuro-
behavioral disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety …

Background Chronic psychosocial stress during pregnancy and/or after birth, and the
associated elevation in cortisol, is linked with the onset of behavioural disorders in …

Adverse intrauterine conditions cause fetal growth restriction and increase the risk of adult
cardiovascular disease. We hypothesize that intrauterine hypoxia impairs fetal heart …

Disruptions to neurodevelopment are known to be linked to behavioral disorders in
childhood and into adulthood. The fetal brain is extremely vulnerable to stimuli that alter …

Background Children born preterm, especially boys, are at increased risk of developing
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties. We propose that …

Background A correct balance of activity of the GABA and glutamate systems is vital for
optimal neurodevelopment and general CNS function, and the dysregulation of this balance …

Introduction Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterised by accumulation of
triglycerides and cholesterol within the liver and dysregulation of specific hepatic …

Aim Foetal growth restriction (FGR) is associated with endothelial dysfunction and
cardiovascular diseases in adult subjects. Early vascular remodelling and epigenetic …

Roots, tubers and bananas (RTB) are vital staples for food security in the worlds' poorest
nations. A major constraint to current RTB breeding programmes is limited knowledge about …