A large body of research shows that maternal stress during an offspring's early life can
impact its phenotype in both the short and long term. In the Vertebrata, most research has …

When biological material is transferred from one individual's body to another, as in ejaculate,
eggs, and milk, secondary donor-produced molecules are often transferred along with the …

Breast milk is abundant with functionalized milk oligosaccharides (MOs) to nourish and
protect the neonate. Yet we lack a comprehensive understanding of the repertoire and …

The evolution of the mother/infant dyad providing a source of nutrition for infants is essential
for the origin and subsequent diversification of mammals. Despite the importance of this …

Breastfeeding is a unique and defining behavior of mammals and has a fundamental role in
nourishing offspring by supplying a lipid-rich product that is utilized to generate heat and …

Biodiversity is declining globally, and Australia has one of the worst extinction records for
mammals. The development of sequencing technologies means that genomic approaches …

Background Captive koala breeding programmes are essential for long-term species
management. However, breeding efficacy is frequently impacted by high neonatal mortality …

This article offers a comprehensive perspective on the transformative role of organoid
technology on mammary gland biology research across a diverse array of mammalian …

Wildlife harbour a diverse range of microorganisms that affect their health and development.
Marsupials are born immunologically naïve and physiologically underdeveloped, with …

Maternal investment influences the survival and reproduction of both mothers and their
progeny and plays a crucial role in understanding individuals' life-history and population …