Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a human genomic imprinting disorder that
presents with a wide spectrum of clinical features including overgrowth, abdominal wall …

Epigenetics is the branch of genetics that studies the different mechanisms that influence
gene expression without direct modification of the DNA sequence. An ever-increasing …

Background Epigenetic reprogramming in mammalian gametes resets methylation marks
that regulate monoallelic expression of imprinted genes. In males, this involves erasure of …

An ideal resource for both pediatricians and endocrinologists, Sperling's Pediatric
Endocrinology, 5th Edition, brings you fully up to date with accelerating research; new …

Epigenetics is the study of heritable and stable changes in gene expression that occur
through alterations in the chromosome rather than in the DNA sequence. Despite not directly …

The field of single-cell biology has morphed from a philosophical digression at its inception,
to a playground for quantitative biologists, to a major area of biomedical research. The last …

The burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight is
considerable across the world. Several risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes have …

Embryos generated with the use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) can develop
overgrowth syndromes. In ruminants, the condition is referred to as large offspring syndrome …

Is it not more comfortable to spit saliva in a tube than to be pricked with a needle to draw
blood to analyse your health and disease risk? Many patients, study participants and …

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widespread chemical agent which can exert detrimental effects on
the male reproductive system. Exposure to BPA has been shown to induce several …