Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents a prevalent pregnancy complication with long-term health implications for offspring. While metabolic outcomes have been extensively studied, sex-specific ...

The human brain includes two hemispheres connected by a bundle of nerves. The left hemisphere controls movement for the right side of the body, while the right hemisphere directs the left side. The ...

Researchers have discovered in a preclinical model that cytokines, proteins that control immune response, circulating in maternal blood during pregnancy may mitigate an offspring's risk for ...

Maternal diet and metabolic conditions, such as obesity and diabetes, are associated with consequences for offspring brain health, including effects on behaviour and an increased risk for ...

Scientists at the Slovak Academy of Sciences reported what they claim is compelling evidence that maternal infections during pregnancy can have lasting effects on offspring brain function. The team ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...