pregnancy
Small Non-Coding RNAs Can Cross The Placenta, Scientists Say
Researchers claim that small exogenous RNAs from plants eaten by a mother can cross the placenta and affect fetal development.
Epigenetic Marks Affect Children’s Brain Development
Methylation of the HES1 gene in the womb can influence a child's later cognitive development, scientists say.
Lower Air Pollution, Higher Birth Weight
The ‘natural experiment’ if the 2008 Beijing Olympics showed that even a short-term improvement in air quality could impact pregnancies in their eighth month.
Reversing Obesity’s Impact On Fertility
Drugs targeting the mitochondria could potentially be used to restore fertility to obese women, study suggests.
BGI Announces Clinical Results Of Prenatal Test
BGI's non-invasive prenatal test (NIFTY®) has shown to be highly sensitive and specific in a trial involving close to 150,000 pregnancies.
Babies’ Gut Bacteria Linked To Healthy Weight Gain
Babies born via vaginal delivery had a more mature gut microbiota than their Caesarean-born counterparts.
The Hidden Benefits Of Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy not only prevents excessive weight gain in mothers, but leads to improved health outcomes for babies.
Vitamin D Protects Babies From Respiratory Infections
Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy seems to help prevent babies from getting respiratory infections after birth.
Heparin Treatment Does Not Prevent Pregnancy Complications
Not only is heparin treatment expensive and painful, scientists now find that it is ineffective at preventing blood clotting complications in pregnant women.
