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Scientists demonstrated that exercise in male mice can pass on athletic traits to their offspring through epigenetic mechanisms involving microRNAs in sperm, without altering DNA. This effect was also observed in humans, suggesting lifestyle choices of fathers may influence their children's traits. The study highlights a new paradigm in inheritance beyond genetics.
A study suggests that COVID-19 infection in male mice causes changes in sperm that may lead to increased anxiety and altered brain development in their offspring, indicating potential long-lasting effects of the virus on future generations, though further research in humans is needed.
Research in mice suggests that a father's SARS-CoV-2 infection before conception can alter sperm RNA, leading to increased anxiety and changes in brain development in offspring, indicating potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on future generations.
A study on the effects of metformin, a common treatment for gestational diabetes, on offspring's brain development in a mouse model revealed no clear benefits for the offspring, with the impact varying based on the mother's metabolic state during pregnancy. The research highlighted sex-specific changes in the offspring's hypothalamic signaling and emphasized the need for tailored approaches to gestational diabetes treatment. The study underscores the complexity of prescribing metformin during pregnancy and the importance of considering the maternal metabolic condition before treatment.
A new study suggests that marijuana use during pregnancy may have long-term health impacts on offspring. The research conducted at Woman and Infants in Providence, Rhode Island, found that children exposed to marijuana in the womb had a higher risk of developing behavioral problems, cognitive impairments, and psychiatric disorders later in life. The study highlights the importance of avoiding marijuana use during pregnancy to protect the health and well-being of the unborn child.
In utero and early life exposure to high-fat diets results in a preference for foods that are higher in salt later in life, a new study reports. Researchers say high-fat diets increase the expression of the AT1 protein in the taste buds. This occurs as early as three weeks of age. AT1 is associated with a preference for salty tastes and researchers suggest AT1 affects salty taste preference by increasing sodium intake in taste bud cells.