Genomic imprinting, the monoallelic and parent-of-origin-dependent expression of a subset
of genes, is required for normal development, and its disruption leads to human disease …

Simple Summary Endocrine disruptors are substances with a capacity to alter the endocrine
system, one of the best known being bisphenol A. Bisphenol A is employed in the …

Background Parental preconception exposure to select phenols and phthalates was
previously associated with increased risk of preterm birth in single chemical analyses …

The genetic material of every organism exists within the context of regulatory networks that
govern gene expression, collectively called the epigenome. Epigenetics has taken center …

Widespread persistence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the environment has
mandated the need to study their potential effects on an individual's long-term health after …

Background: Bisphenol A (BPA), a ubiquitous environmental endocrine disruptor targeting
estrogen receptors (ERs), has been implicated in the promotion of breast cancer. Perinatal …

Convincing evidence accumulated over the last decades demonstrates the crucial role of
epigenetic modifications for mammalian genome regulation and its flexibility. DNA …

The prevalence of obesity and its associated comorbidities has surged dramatically in recent
decades. Especially concerning is the increased rate of childhood obesity, resulting in …

Background: Gestational lead (Pb) exposure can adversely affect offspring health through
multiple mechanisms, including epigenomic alterations via DNA methylation (5mC) and …

Bisphenol A (BPA) is extensively used in plastic products and epoxy resins. The epigenetic
response to the environmental chemical BPA was involved in multiple dysfunctional …