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Stereology & Image Analysis
Fathers’ nutrition before conception can reshape fetal growth and the placental gene programme
13 Mar 2026
In a University of Bristol and University of Sheffield co-led study in mice, researchers show that both under-nutrition (low-protein intake) and a high fat/high sugar “Western” diet in fathers before conception can alter fetal growth patterns and profoundly change placental gene expression in sex-...
The 2026 Workshop directed by Daniel A. Peterson is offered on February 9-13, 2026. The course is organized to be held virtually. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a comprehensive background in the theory and practice of modern histological preparation and microscopic analysis for researchers in biomedical science and addresses current AI approaches. The registration is discounted for ISSIA members.
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