title: In the womb's shadow. The theory of prenatal programming as the fetal origin of various adult diseases is increasingly supported by a wealth of evidence.
authors.forename: Silvia Fabiole
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Nicoletto
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rinaldi
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000266:history; D019175:DNA Methylation; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000209:etiology / Q000266:history; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects; D044127:Epigenesis, Genetic; D005260:Female; D047109:Fetal Development / Q000235:genetics; D005333:Fetus / Q000378:metabolism*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications; D018811:Maternal Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D009765:Obesity / Q000209:etiology / Q000266:history; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants