Maternal obesity is associated with pregnancy complications and increases the risk for the
infant to develop obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life. However, the …

Research involving nonhuman primates (NHPs) has played a vital role in many of the
medical and scientific advances of the past century. NHPs are used because of their …

Studies completed to date provide persuasive evidence that placental cell-derived
exosomes play a significant role in intercellular communication pathways that potentially …

Plasticity in developmental programming has evolved in order to provide the best chances of
survival and reproductive success to the organism under changing environments …

Wide disparities in obstetric outcomes exist between women of different race/ethnicities. The
prevalence of preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, fetal demise, maternal mortality, and …

The immune system is well characterized for its critical role in host defense. Far beyond this
limited role however, there is mounting evidence for the vital role the immune system plays …

The prevalence of obesity among pregnant women is increasing. In addition to the short-
term complications of obesity during pregnancy in both mother and child, it is now …

Obesity among pregnant women is becoming one of the most important women's health
issues. Obesity is associated with increased risk of almost all pregnancy complications …

Significant alterations in maternal nutrition may induce long‐term metabolic consequences
in offspring, in particular obesity and leptin and insulin resistance. Although maternal …

Incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) are increasing worldwide, suggesting
broad changes in the epidemiology of CRC. In this Review, we discuss the changes that are …