While accumulating evidence links maternal PM2.5 exposure to offspring neurodevelopmental impairments, yet the underlying biological pathways require further elucidation. To address this, female ICR mice are exposed to filtered air (FA) or concentrated ambient particulate matter (CAP) for three ...
The global rise in maternal obesity increases the risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. This study demonstrates that both long- (12 weeks) and short-term (gestational) exposure to a high-fat diet (HFD) induces uterine labor disorders, elevates stillbirth rates, and alters gut microbiota...
Infancy is a critical period for the colonization of the gut microbiome. However, xenobiotic effects on gut microbiome development in early life remain poorly understood. Here, we recruit 146 mother-infant pairs and collect stool samples at 3, 6, and 12 months after delivery for amplicon sequenci...