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Presence of fungal DNA in the fetal human gut
A recent human study published in The FASEB Journal discovered the presence of fungal communities in the fetal gut. The
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Unhappy mothers talk more to their baby boys, study finds
Mothers who are dissatisfied with their male partners spend more time talking to their infants — but only if the
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Moderate to heavy drinking during pregnancy alters genes in newborns, mothers: Tests for prenatal exposure to alcohol and related health issues
Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies’ DNA, according to a
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A new method for precision drug delivery: Painting: Researchers are integrating ultrasound imaging with ultrasound therapy to pave the way for a new kind of drug delivery
If traditional drug delivery were a type of painting, it might be akin to paintball. With good aim, a majority
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Could omega-3 fatty acids help prevent miscarriages?
Compounds found in fish oil prevent pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, neonatal death, and stillbirth, in mice when the complications
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Maternal depression and natural disaster-related stress may affect infants’ temperament
A new Infant Mental Health Journal study demonstrates that prenatal maternal depression has important consequences for infant temperament. Furthermore, the
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Insufficient nutrition during fetal development may lead to early menopause: New study demonstrates association between prenatal exposure to famine and early reproductive aging
Previous studies have demonstrated that fetal malnutrition can lead to adult chronic disorders such as type 2 diabetes and coronary
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Immune system and postpartum depression linked? Research in rats shows inflammation in brain region after stress during pregnancy
The immune system might play an important role in the development of postpartum depression after a stressful pregnancy, new research
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Mouse pups with same-sex parents born in China using stem cells and gene editing
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences were able to produce healthy mice with two mothers that went on to
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