Molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

Periconceptional conditions are known to influence the later health of individuals. Fetal growth and development set the framework for future health, but recently it has also been suggested that the individual is epigenetically prepared for the conditions in which he or she will be born. If food or nutrient intake is scarce during pregnancy, the emerging individual seems to be better prepared to absorb energy and nutrients than a similar individual whose developmental conditions have been more favorable.

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