The gut microbiome has important roles in host metabolism and immunity, and microbial
dysbiosis affects human physiology and health. Maternal immunity and microbial …

This manuscript includes (1) a narrative review of Zinc as an essential nutrient for fetal and
neonatal growth and brain growth and development and (2) a scoping review of studies …

A standardized data workflow is described for large-scale serum metabolomic studies using
multisegment injection-capillary electrophoresis-mass spectrometry. Multiplexed …

Suboptimal uterine fluid (UF) composition can lead to pregnancy loss and likely contributes
to offspring susceptibility to chronic adult-onset disorders. However, our understanding of …

Background: Maternal exposure to environmental chemicals during pregnancy can
influence various maternal and offspring health parameters. Modification of maternal …

Background Preeclampsia (PE) is a significant cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity
and mortality worldwide. However, the pathogenesis of PE is unclear and reliable early …

In the last years,'omics' technologies, and especially metabolomics, emerged as expanding
scientific disciplines and promising technologies in the characterization of several …

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a common complication of pregnancy and a significant
cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The adverse effects of FGR can last throughout …

Background Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder in
the elderly, resulting in gradual destruction of cognitive abilities. Research on the …

Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal deaths and high economic costs; it depends on
numerous biological and social factors, and is highly prevalent in males. Several factors can …