Is fluoridated water safe during pregnancy? Studies say yes
Analyzing nearly 11.5 million births across four decades, researchers use rigorous methods to show that fluoridated drinking water…
Wildfire smoke in late pregnancy may raise autism risk
A study of more than 200,000 mother-child pairs finds that repeated days of wildfire smoke during late pregnancy…
Prenatal stress hormones may shape when a baby’s teeth erupt
A new birth cohort study reveals that a mother’s stress-related hormones in late pregnancy, especially cortisol, may quietly…
No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds
An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders are limited…
Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children
New findings from Ontario’s largest birth cohort reveal that sulfate and ammonium particles in fine air pollution may…
Bionano Highlights 9 OGM Studies at ASHG 2025 on SVs
Bionano Genomics (NASDAQ: BNGO) participated in the American Society of…
Depression during pregnancy raises risk of gestational diabetes
Researchers uncover a consistent global link between antenatal depression and gestational diabetes, highlighting how early emotional support and…
How DNA methylation changes during brain development influence autism and schizophrenia
Researchers at the University of Exeter have created a detailed temporal map of chemical changes to DNA through…
Lower ADHD and ASD traits linked to prenatal vitamin intake
New research from the Generation R study suggests that what mothers eat and what supplements they take during…
Fetal activity enhances prenatal bonding between mother and baby
Research measured fetal movements in 51 pregnant women and found that higher frequencies were strongly linked to greater…
New research positions the placenta at the center of human neurodevelopment and evolution
In a Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Dr. Alex Tsompanidis highlights an exciting new idea…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…