January 2025 in “Open MIND” This study found that parental preferences and predictions on fetal sex vary significantly between mothers and partners and are influenced by factors such as education and lifestyle, while fetal sex has limited impact on most pregnancy-related symptoms.
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December 2025 in “Selçuk tıp dergisi/Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” In this cross-sectional study, researchers observed that patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, particularly women, had lower 2D:4D finger length ratios compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential link to prenatal androgen exposure and disease severity, though further prospective research is needed to confirm this hormonal impact.
January 2019 in “Cell & developmental biology” This study found that using 3D cultures and fetal tissue extracts significantly improved the outcomes of stem cell treatments for regenerative medicine, including hair follicle formation and chronic wound healing.
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November 2017 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” This review discusses the genetic basis of ectodermal dysplasia, highlighting that identification of gene pathologies enhances diagnosis and supports prenatal DNA testing, but it reports no new clinical results.
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May 2015 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that early life stress significantly affects hedonic sensitivity to high-palatable food by altering gonadal hormones in prenatally-stressed male and female rats, with sex-dependent changes in reward-related behaviors and neurochemistry.
