There are many instances in life when the environment plays a critical role in the health
outcomes of an individual, yet none more so than those experienced in fetal and neonatal …

Abstract 2852 The polyphenolic phytoalexin resveratrol (RSV) and its analogues have
received tremendous attention over the past couple of decades because of a number of …

The intrauterine environment is a major contributor to normal physiological growth and
development of an individual. Disturbances at this critical time can affect the long-term …

This review focuses on research on both the neural substrate of maternal responsiveness
and on the physiological, behavioral, and motivational adaptations to the maternal state. The …

Available data from both experimental and epidemiological studies suggest that inadequate
diet in early life can permanently change the structure and function of specific organs or …

Increased protein intake by adults typically enhances reproduction and shortens life, but
much less is known about the effects of protein intake prior to reproductive maturity. In …

Calorie restriction (CR) if planned properly with regular exercise at different ages can result
in healthy weight loss. CR can also have different beneficial effects on improving lifespan …

OBJECTIVE—We have examined maternal mechanisms for adult-onset glucose intolerance,
increased adiposity, and atherosclerosis using two mouse models for intrauterine growth …

Accumulating animal and human data indicate that environmental exposures experienced
during sensitive developmental periods may strongly influence risk of adult disease …

We previously reported that maternal protein restriction in rodents influenced the rate of
growth in early life and ultimately affected longevity. Low birth weight caused by maternal …