The placenta is the chief regulator of nutrient supply to the growing embryo during gestation.
As such, adequate placental function is instrumental for developmental progression …

Maternal metabolic adaptations during pregnancy ensure appropriate nutrient supply to the
developing fetus. This is facilitated by reductions in maternal peripheral insulin sensitivity …

A drastic transition at birth, from constant maternal nutrient supply in utero to intermittent
postnatal feeding, requires changes in the metabolic system of the neonate. Despite their …

The maternal microbiome is an important regulator of gestational health, but how it affects
the placenta as the interface between mother and fetus remains unexplored. Here, we show …

The sizes of living organisms span over 20 orders of magnitude or so. This daunting
observation could intimidate researchers aiming to understand the general mechanisms …

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy is associated with a spectrum of developmental
impairments known as congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). The prevalence of this syndrome …

Recent research aimed at understanding the rise in obesity and cardiometabolic disease in
children suggests that suboptimal maternal nutrition conditions organ systems and …

Normal placental function is essential for optimal fetal growth. Transport of glucose from
mother to fetus is critical for fetal nutrient demands and can be stored in the placenta as …

The placenta performs a range of crucial functions that support fetal growth during
pregnancy, including facilitating the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, removal of …

Allometry refers to the ways in which organismal shape is associated with size. It is a special
case of integration, or the tendency for traits to covary, in that variation in size is ubiquitous …