Linear growth failure is the most common form of undernutrition globally. With an estimated
165 million children below 5 years of age affected, stunting has been identified as a major …

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 …

The intestinal microbiome is a unique ecosystem and an essential mediator of metabolism
and obesity in mammals. However, studies investigating the impact of the diet on the …

The increased prevalence of obesity and related comorbidities is a major public health
problem. While genetic factors undoubtedly play a role in determining individual …

Nutritional factors play a life-long role in human health. Indeed, there is growing evidence
that one of the mechanisms by which nutrients and bioactive compounds affect metabolic …

The incidence of metabolic disease, including type 2 diabetes and obesity, has increased to
epidemic levels in recent years. A growing body of evidence suggests that the intrauterine …

Several studies linking alterations in differential placental methylation with pregnancy
disorders have implicated (de) regulation of the placental epigenome with fetal …

This review addresses the increasingly prolific literature from studies in man and animals
suggesting that maternal obesity, a diet rich in calories or excess gestational weight gain …

While breast milk has unique health advantages for infants, the mechanisms by which it
regulates the physiology of newborns are incompletely understood. miRNAs have been …

Infants who are exclusively breastfed in the first six months of age receive adequate
nutrients, achieving optimal immune protection and growth. In addition to the known …