MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are naturally occurring, highly conserved families of transcripts (∼ 22
nucleotides in length) that are processed from larger hairpin precursors. miRNAs primarily …

The period of in utero development is one of the most critical windows during which adverse
intrauterine conditions and exposures can influence the growth and development of the …

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) because of chronic lung disease is categorized as Group 3
PH in the most recent classification system. Prevalence of these diseases is increasing over …

MicroRNAs are natural, single-stranded, small RNA molecules that regulate gene
expression by binding to target mRNAs and suppress its translation or initiate its …

A major obstacle in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) eradication is the ability of
the virus to remain latent in a subpopulation of the cells it infects. Latently infected cells can …

Several distinct classes of small RNAs, some newly identified, have been discovered to play
important regulatory roles in diverse cellular processes. These classes include siRNAs …

Complete maturation of oocytes is essential for the developmental competence of embryos.
Any interventions in the growth phase of the oocyte and the follicle in the ovary will affect …

HIV-1 can infect both activated and resting, non-dividing cells, following which the viral
genome can be permanently integrated into a host cell chromosome. Latent HIV-1 reservoirs …

Background: In utero exposure of the fetus to a stressor can lead to disease in later life.
Epigenetic mechanisms are likely mediators of later-life expression of early-life events …