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The Human Breast Milk Microbiome: Establishment and Resilience of Microbiota over the Mother–Infant Relationship
Human milk provides a continuous supply of good bacteria to the infant’s gut, which contributes to the maturation of the digestive and immunological...
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Mediation effects of DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation on birth outcomes after prenatal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure in the Michigan mother–infant Pairs cohort
BackgroundPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals that are resistant to degradation and ubiquitous in our environments. PFAS may...
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Rodent Models for Studying the Impact of Variation in Early Life Mother–Infant Interactions on Mood and Anxiety
The early life origins of risk for mood disorders and anxiety are supported by longitudinal studies in humans, particularly those focused on the...
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Lactobacillus reuteri improves the development and maturation of fecal microbiota in piglets through mother-to-infant microbe and metabolite vertical transmission
BackgroundThe immature neonatal fecal microbiota substantially impacts the development of gut health and greatly increases the risk of disease....
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Evaluation of respiratory syncytial virus IgG antibody dynamics in mother-infant pairs cohort
RSV is one of the most important agents of lower respiratory infections in childhood. In this study, anti-RSV antibody levels in mother-infant pairs...
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Maternal physiological calming responses to infant suckling at the breast
The mother–infant relation is key to infant physical, cognitive and social development. Mutual regulation and cooperation are required to maintain...
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Attachment and emotional regulation: examining the role of prefrontal cortex functions, executive functions, and mindfulness in their relationship
Attachment is a prominent area of psychological research, with its relevance linked to executive functions, mindfulness, and emotional regulation....
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Transplacental transfer of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies: a cohort study
The purpose of this study was to examine the transfer rate of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in pregnancy and newborns. Two Danish labor wards screened...
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C57BL/6J offspring mice reared by a single-mother exhibit, compared to mice reared in a biparental parenting structure, distinct neural activation patterns and heightened ethanol-induced anxiolysis
RationaleParenting experiences with caregivers play a key role in neurodevelopment. We recently reported that adolescents reared by a single-mother...
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Home language and literacy environment and its relationship to socioeconomic status and white matter structure in infancy
The home language and literacy environment (HLLE) in infancy has been associated with subsequent pre-literacy skill development and HLLE at...
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Associations between demographic and parental factors and infant sleep characteristics
Although sleep problems are highly prevalent in infants, the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence sleep consolidation and regulation in...
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Longitudinal follow-up of zearalenone and deoxynivalenol mycotoxins in breast milk in the first five months of life
ObjectivesThere is a possibility for exposed lactating mammalians to transfer some contaminants to their milk. This study aimed to determine the...
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Dogs showed lower parasympathetic activity during mutual gazing while owners did not
The affiliative relationship between humans and dogs is compared to a mother–infant attachment relationship. We hypothesized that dog’s attachment...
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Basic Protocols to Study Parental Behavior in Rats
Maternal care is an affiliative, motivated, and complex social behavior that has been conserved through evolution to ensure the survival of the...
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Effects of improved on-farm crop storage on DNA methylation of mothers and their infants: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Kenya
BackgroundStress during pregnancy can lead to adverse maternal and infant health outcomes through epigenetic changes in the...
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Maternal microbiota and gestational diabetes: impact on infant health
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy that has been associated with an increased risk of obesity and diabetes in...
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Neuroendocrine Basis of Impaired Mothering in Rodents
The maternal bond is the most important pro-social bond in female mammals, and its quality can affect the well-being of both infant and mother. Her...
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Gender differences in brain response to infant emotional faces
Infant emotional stimuli can preferentially engage adults’ attention and provide valuable information essential for successful interaction between...
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Landscapes of gut bacterial and fecal metabolic signatures and their relationship in severe preeclampsia
BackgroundPreeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disease leading to maternal and perinatal morbidity. Hypertension and inflammation are the main...
