Offspring : Science World Report

Jan 13, 2017 03:20 AM EST

Chimps Know How To Avoid Inbreeding Depression

They may sleep around a lot but they make baby chimps only with their genetic opposites.

Feb 25, 2016 04:58 PM EST

Injecting Mice With Artificial Sperm Helps Them Have Babies

Researchers in China have discovered how to use mouse stem cells to grow mouse sperm in laboratory settings. The new findings are published in the journal Cell Stem Cell.

Jan 13, 2016 04:31 PM EST

How Honey Bees' Altruism Spreads Certain Genes

Scientists have found strong support for the long-standing evolutionary theory of kin selection.

Jan 12, 2016 09:03 AM EST

Mothers' Appetites Keep Size Of Wild Animals' Groups In Check

A recent study found that a mother's appetite impacts the appetites of their offspring and may protect animals during times of population boom.

Dec 14, 2015 01:46 PM EST

Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy May Increase Risk Of Autism In Your Baby

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in children, according to a recent study.

Dec 07, 2015 08:57 AM EST

What Your Dad Ate Before You Were Born My Influence Your Health

What your dad ate can actually impact your health. Scientists have found that your parent's lifestyle before you were born may influence your health.

Sep 25, 2015 11:11 PM EDT

Malaria In Pregnancy Linked To Neurocognitive Defects In Offspring

Half of pregnant women around the globe are at risk for malaria. However, there is little research on the potential neurodevelopmental issues regarding children exposed to malaria during pregnancy. The findings are published in PLOS Pathogens.

Sep 24, 2015 10:51 PM EDT

Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Helps Premature Infants

New findings published in the Journal of Perinatology reveal that delayed clamping of the umbilical cord of at least 20 seconds may be beneficial for premature infants.

Sep 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Baby Elephants Born to Stressed Mothers Age Faster in Captivity and the Wild

Can a mother's stress impact her child? That's the case for elephants. Scientists have found that elephants born into stressful situations have fewer offspring and age faster.

Jul 31, 2015 03:25 PM EDT

Drinking During Conception Increases Diabetes Risk In Offspring

Researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered that women who drink alcohol during the time of conception may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity for future offspring, particularly when they enter early middle age.

Jul 17, 2014 09:46 AM EDT