Research Project: Early Life Factors and Microbiota Impact on Healthy Development

Location: Microbiome and Metabolism Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Protective effect of apiaceous vegetables against total western diet- and dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, H., Ibarra, L.E., Zuo, B., Zhao, J., Fox, R., Read, Q.D., Gurung, M., Yeruva, V., Chen, C., Trudo, S.P. 2026. Protective effect of apiaceous vegetables against total western diet- and dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. Journal of Nutrition. 156(8): Article 101652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2026.101652.

Longitudinal evaluation from birth to adolescence of soy protein–based infant formula compared with cow milk–based formula and breastfeeding: A comprehensive summary of findings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Da Cruz, L., Shlisky, J., Bellando, J.B., Chen, J., Edwardstim, E., Fiecke, C., Larson-Prior, L., Mccorkle, L., Moore, M., Slaton, C., Sobik, S., Thakali, K., Whiteside, M., Andres, A. 2026. Longitudinal evaluation from birth to adolescence of soy protein–based infant formula compared with cow milk–based formula and breastfeeding: A comprehensive summary of findings. Advances in Nutrition. 17(7):1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advnut.2026.100669.

Bifidobacteria infantis and human milk oligosaccharides have independent and synergistic effects on immune response and amino acid metabolism in germ-free mouse models - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mulakala, B., Salinas, M.L., Davidson, L.A., Romero, S., Read, Q.D., Fox, R., Leroith, T., Cai, J.J., Chapkin, R.S., Donovan, S.M., Yeruva, V. 2026. Bifidobacteria infantis and human milk oligosaccharides have independent and synergistic effects on immune response and amino acid metabolism in germ-free mouse models. mSystems. https://doi.org/10.1128/msystems.00392-26.

Association of prenatal depression and anxiety with cortical development and behavioral outcomes in 8-year-old children - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Na, X., Hill, T.L., Bellando, J., Glasier, C.M., Andres, A., Ou, X. 2026. Association of prenatal depression and anxiety with cortical development and behavioral outcomes in 8-year-old children. Journal of Affective Disorders. 408(2026):Article 121825. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2026.121825.

Postweaning Diet affects Offspring Metabolic Outcomes More than Maternal Diet in Male and Female Mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corken, A., Wahl, E., Sikes, J.D., Thakali, K.M. 2026. Postweaning Diet affects Offspring Metabolic Outcomes More than Maternal Diet in Male and Female Mice. Physiological Reports. 14(8): Article e70881. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.70881.

Modeling Continuous 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Trajectories Using Penalized Spline Mixed-Effects Regression - (Abstract Only)

Integrated multi-omics analysis uncovers cervicovaginal ecological networks and their association with Chlamydia trachomatis load - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ardizzone, C.M., Lammons, J.W., Lan, R.S., Elnaggar, J.H., Lillis, R.A., Toh, E., Pack, L.M., Mott, P.D., Jacobs, C.D., Yeruva, V., Taylor, C.M., Quayle, A.J. 2026. Integrated multi-omics analysis uncovers cervicovaginal ecological networks and their association with Chlamydia trachomatis load. Infection and Immunity. https://doi.org/10.1128/iai.00681-25.

MyD88 signaling in trophoblasts contributes to maternal high fat diet-associated alterations in placental gene expression and lipid profiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ruebel, M., Zhong, Y., Schall, P., Jambal, P., Yazza, D.N., Chintapalli, S.V., Zemski-Berry, K., Read, Q.D., Thakali, K.M., Shankar, K. 2026. MyD88 signaling in trophoblasts contributes to maternal high fat diet-associated alterations in placental gene expression and lipid profiles. Placenta. 182:79-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.placenta.2026.06.001.

High-resolution metabolic profiling of the effects of early-life stress after peripheral nerve injury - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez, K.A., Bishop, M., Osborn, L.R., Redling, D., Sikes, J.D., Porter, C., Yeruva, V., Stephens, K.E. 2026. High-resolution metabolic profiling of the effects of early-life stress after peripheral nerve injury. The Journal of Pain. 44 (2026): Article 106270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2026.106270.

Improvement of glucose homeostasis during leptin treatment does not alter the intestinal microbiome in male diabetic UC Davis Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus rats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martinez-Ruiz, M., Tabor-Simecka, L., Graham, J.L., Randolph, C., Fox, R., Lan, R., Pack, L., Leroith, T., Stanhope, K.L., Yeruva, V., Havel, P.J., Piccolo, B.C. 2026. Improvement of glucose homeostasis during leptin treatment does not alter the intestinal microbiome in male diabetic UC Davis Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus rats. American Journal of Physiology - Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology. 330(5):G549-G564. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00412.2025.

Maternal obesity alters adipogenic potential and mitochondrial maximal respiration in infant mesenchymal stem cells. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paz, H.A., Zhong, Y., William, D.K., Shankar, K., Andres, A., Wankhade, U. 2026. Maternal obesity alters adipogenic potential and mitochondrial maximal respiration in infant mesenchymal stem cells.. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 17. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2026.1786389.

Nourish Now: A science dialogue on improving adolescent health through nutrition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferruzzi, M.G., Bailey, R.L., Davis, T.A., Leidy, H.J., Baum, J.I., Castle, J., De Leon, A., Diaz, E.C., Fulgoni, V.L., Gunther, C. 2026. Nourish Now: A science dialogue on improving adolescent health through nutrition. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2026.2643318.

Body weight-related alterations in white matter functional connectivity in children: An fMRI study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Y., Na, X., Larson-Prior, L., Ou, X. 2026. Body weight-related alterations in white matter functional connectivity in children: An fMRI study. BMC Neurology. 26: Article 245. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-026-04804-w.

Maternal physical activity during pregnancy is associated with changes of brain cortical development and executive function in 8-year-old children - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Na, X., Andres, A., Ouyang, L., Bellando, J., Whiteside, M., Glasier, C.M., Ou, X. 2026. Maternal physical activity during pregnancy is associated with changes of brain cortical development and executive function in 8-year-old children. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 20: Article 1779836. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2026.1779836.

Liver fat is associated with elevated FGF21 in youth with obesity but without MASLD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tas, E., Diaz, E.C., Ou, X., Børsheim, E., Arslanian, S. 2026. Liver fat is associated with elevated FGF21 in youth with obesity but without MASLD. Pediatric Obesity. 21:Article e70092. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijpo.70092.

Circulating short- and medium-chain fatty acids in pregnancy and associations with maternal and infant metabolism, inflammation, and body composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kebbe, M., Lan, R., Pack, L., Sims, C., Redman, L.M., Andres, A. 2026. Circulating short- and medium-chain fatty acids in pregnancy and associations with maternal and infant metabolism, inflammation, and body composition. Scientific Reports. 16:Article 9001. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-39010-8.

Characterizing human milk RNA degradation over time to optimize storage of human milk for RNA quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crimmins, M.R., Reed, B., Da Cruz, L.L., Sims, C.R., Sobik, S., Borsheim, E., Porter, C., Simmen, R.C., Andres, A. 2026. Characterizing human milk RNA degradation over time to optimize storage of human milk for RNA quality. Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia. 31:Article 5(2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10911-026-09597-9.

Soy protein-based infant formula feeding association with adolescent growth, body composition, cardiometabolic health, and pubertal development in comparison with cow's milk-based infant formula and human milk feeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Da Cruz, L.L., Fiecke, C., Reed, B., Martinez, A., Keck, A., Fuenmayor, A., Sobik, S., Rowell, A.C., Moore, M.B., Bimali, M., Williams, K.D., Andres, A. 2026. Soy protein-based infant formula feeding association with adolescent growth, body composition, cardiometabolic health, and pubertal development in comparison with cow's milk-based infant formula and human milk feeding. Journal of Nutrition. 156(3):1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2026.101376888.

Effects of early infant nutrition on aperiodic exponent from 2 to 12 months using EEG analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilbreath, D., Andrews, A., Haygood, D., Andres, A., Larson-Prior, L. 2026. Effects of early infant nutrition on aperiodic exponent from 2 to 12 months using EEG analysis . Psychophysiology. 63(2):Article e70247. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyp.70247.

Dietary methionine depletion and hydrogen sulfide producing genes in perivascular adipose tissue of male wistar rats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corken, A., Davis, L., Wahl, E.C., Sikes, J.D., Thakali, K.M. 2025. Dietary methionine depletion and hydrogen sulfide producing genes in perivascular adipose tissue of male wistar rats. Physiological Reports. 13(24): article e70702. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.70702.

Body mass index, cortical thickness and executive function in late childhood - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Na, X., Larson-Prior, L., Ou, X. 2025. Body mass index, cortical thickness and executive function in late childhood. BMC Pediatrics. 26:Article 46(2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-06404-y.

White matter functional networks in the developing brain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Y., Glasier, C.M., Na, X., Ou, X. 2025. White matter functional networks in the developing brain. Frontiers in Neuroscience. 18(2025):1-9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2024.1467446.

The effect of an exercise program on maternal health and birth Outcomes in sedentary pregnant participants with obesity: Randomized controlled trial - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holmes, C., Diniz-Sousa, F., Sims, C.R., Jansen, L.T., Martinez, A., Dupens, A., Turner, D., Edwards, T., Bellando, J., Massey-Swindle, T., Diaz, E., Borsheim, E., Andres, A. 2025. The effect of an exercise program on maternal health and birth Outcomes in sedentary pregnant participants with obesity: Randomized controlled trial. American College of Sports Medicine. 58(3):p 559-571. https://DOI.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000003888.

Can maternal dietary components or supplements be the answer to mitigate heat-related effects to mothers and offspring in mammalian species? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ruebel, M., Kode, S., Caffey, R.E., Dado-Fox, J.M., Yeruva, V. 2026. Can maternal dietary components or supplements be the answer to mitigate heat-related effects to mothers and offspring in mammalian species?. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 66(12): 2388-2398. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2025.2571154.

Cardiometabolic Markers and Physical Fitness in Children: the MI-Energy Study - (Abstract Only)

Associations Between Serum Gut-Derived Tryptophan Metabolites and Cardiovascular Health Markers in Adoles-cents with Obesity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rivera, J.E., Lan, R., Ferruzzi, M.G., Børsheim, E., Tas, E., Diaz, E.C. 2025. Associations Between Serum Gut-Derived Tryptophan Metabolites and Cardiovascular Health Markers in Adoles-cents with Obesity. Nutrients. 17(15): article 2430. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152430.

Associations Between Serum Gut-Derived Tryptophan Metabolites and Cardiovascular Health Markers in Adoles-cents with Obesity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rivera, J.E., Lan, R., Ferruzzi, M.G., Børsheim, E., Tas, E., Diaz, E.C. 2025. Associations Between Serum Gut-Derived Tryptophan Metabolites and Cardiovascular Health Markers in Adoles-cents with Obesity. Nutrients. 17(15):2430. https://doi.10.3390/nu17152430.

Enhanced mitochondrial respiration in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from young children with overweight/obesity and insulin resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carvalho, E., Reid, L., Cotter, M., Delhey, L.M., Børsheim, E., Rose, S. 2025. Enhanced mitochondrial respiration in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from young children with overweight/obesity and insulin resistance. European Journal of Clinical Investigation. Volume 55(12): Article e70090. https://doi.org/10.1111/eci.70090.

Shared and distinct adaptations to early-life exercise training based on inborn fitness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sadler, D., Treas, L., Ross, T., Sikes, J., Britton, S., Koch, L., Borsheim, E., Porter, C., Barre, M. 2025. Shared and distinct adaptations to early-life exercise training based on inborn fitness. American Journal of Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.12.04.626895.

Impact of short-term housing temperature alteration on metabolic parameters and adipose tissue in female mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paz, H.A., Shashank, C., Buddha, L., Lam, T., Zhang, T., Zhong, Y., Sikes, J., Porter, C., Landes, R., Morello, R., Wankade, U. 2025. Impact of short-term housing temperature alteration on metabolic parameters and adipose tissue in female mice. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 16(2025). https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2025.1617262.

Brain white matter development in 8-year-old children is associated with maternal mental health during pregnancy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Y., Koscik, T., Andres, A., Bellando, J., Glasier, C.M., Ram, A., Ou, X. 2025. Brain white matter development in 8-year-old children is associated with maternal mental health during pregnancy. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1603022.

Maternal high-fat diet-induced obesity in offspring: unraveling adipose tissue dysfunction mediated by increased heat shock proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paz, H.A., Buddha, L., Lam, T., Zhong, Y., Sikes, J.D., Shankar, K., Andres, A., Wankhade, U.D. 2025. Maternal high-fat diet-induced obesity in offspring: unraveling adipose tissue dysfunction mediated by increased heat shock proteins. International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. 186(2025). Article 106812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocel.2025.106812.

Enhanced mitochondrial respiration in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from young children with overweight/obesity and insulin resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carvalho, E., Landes, R.D., Cotter, M., Delhey, L.M., Børsheim, E., Rose, S. 2025. Enhanced mitochondrial respiration in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from young children with overweight/obesity and insulin resistance. European Journal of Clinical Investigation. https://doi.org/10.1111/eci.70090.

Maternal undernutrition exacerbates effects of ambient heat during pregnancy in mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ruebel, M., Gilley, S.P., Jambal, P., Dado-Fox, J.M., Yazza, D.N., Nakra, N., Ulson, C., Sian, L., Kode, S., Read, Q.D., Yeruva, V., Westcott, J.L., Maclean, P.S., Krebs, N.F., Shankar, K. 2025. Maternal undernutrition exacerbates effects of ambient heat during pregnancy in mice. Journal of Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.05.021.

Microbes matter: exploring the connection between infant gut microbiota and bone development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caviness, P., Mulakala, B., Lorenzo, O.P., Lindemann, S.R., Rosa, F., Yeruva, V., Chen, J., Yao, T. 2025. Microbes matter: exploring the connection between infant gut microbiota and bone development. Calcified Tissue International. 116(2025). Article 90. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00223-025-01395-5.

Fueling the fire: colonocyte metabolism and its effect on the colonic epithelia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martinez-Ruiz, M., Robeson, M.S., Piccolo, B.D. 2025. Fueling the fire: colonocyte metabolism and its effect on the colonic epithelia. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2025.2507701.

Xenometabolomics reveals metabolic functional guilds unique to specific inulin subtypes in human gut microbiota cultures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Piccolo, B.D., Chen, M., Lan, R.S., Moody, B., Yao, T., Huang, T., Pack, L., Adams, S.H., Lindemann, S.R. 2025. Xenometabolomics reveals metabolic functional guilds unique to specific inulin subtypes in human gut microbiota cultures. mSystems. https://doi.org/10.1128/msystems.01031-25.

The role of fermented foods in maternal health during pregnancy and infant health during the first 1,000 days of life - (Review Article)
Pandiyan, A., Gurung, M., Mulakala, B.K., Ponniah, S.K., Yeruva, V. 2025. The role of fermented foods in maternal health during pregnancy and infant health during the first 1,000 days of life. Frontiers in Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1581723.

Stress during lactation: a hidden link to offspring bone health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chandrashekar, R., Mulakala, B.K., Gurung, M., Venna, G., Rearick, J.R., Onyekweli, B.I., Ruebel, M., Dado-Fox, J.M., Zeledon, J.A., Talatala, R., Rodriguez, K., Bishop, L., Smith, B., Stephens, K., Lucas, E., Yeruva, V. 2025. Stress during lactation: a hidden link to offspring bone health. Calcified Tissue International. 116(2025).Article 79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00223-025-01378-6.

Single-cell transcriptomics reveals that human milk feeding shapes neonatal immune cell interleukin signaling pathways in a nonrandomized clinical trial - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salinas, M.L., Mulakala, B.K., Davidson, L.A., Cai, J.J., Donovan, S.M., Chapkin, R.S., Yeruva, V. 2025. Single-cell transcriptomics reveals that human milk feeding shapes neonatal immune cell interleukin signaling pathways in a nonrandomized clinical trial. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2025.04.024.

Effect of maternal miRNAs and milk oligosaccharides on regulating the growth behavior of Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yao, T., Tuncil, Y.E., Bhattarai, S., Gurung, M., Bode, L., Yeruva, V., Lindemann, S.R. 2025. Effect of maternal miRNAs and milk oligosaccharides on regulating the growth behavior of Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis. Journal of Functional Foods. 128(2025):106800. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2025.106800.

Breastfeeding beyond infancy supports - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crimmins, M.R., Sims, C.R., Williams, D.K., Andres, A., Sobik, S. 2025. Breastfeeding beyond infancy supports. Pediatric Research. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-025-04111-z.

The association between hepatic steatosis, vitamin D status, and insulin resistance in adolescents with obesity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tas, E., Flint, A., Libman, I., Muzumdar, R., Ou, X., Williams, D.K., Borsheim, E., Diaz, E. 2025. The association between hepatic steatosis, vitamin D status, and insulin resistance in adolescents with obesity. Obesity Pillars. 14(2025):100173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obpill.2025.100173.

The effect of diet on the development of EEG microstates in healthy infant throughout the first year of life - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilbreath, D., Hagood, D., Andres, A., Larson-Prior, L.J. 2025. The effect of diet on the development of EEG microstates in healthy infant throughout the first year of life. NeuroImage. 311(2025). ARticle 121152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2025.121152.

Evaluation of ion source parameters and liquid chromatography methods for plasma untargeted metabolomics using orbitrap mass spectrometer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Assress, H.A., Ferruzi, M.G., Hameed, A., Pack, L.M., Lan, R.S. 2025. Evaluation of ion source parameters and liquid chromatography methods for plasma untargeted metabolomics using orbitrap mass spectrometer. Journal of Chromatography B. 1257:124564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchromb.2025.124564.

A comparison of derivatives of alanine and d-alanine used in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis for protein kinetics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaufmann, Y., Williams, R., Cotter, M., Ferrando, A., Børsheim, E. 2025. A comparison of derivatives of alanine and d-alanine used in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis for protein kinetics. Journal of Proteome Research. 24(4). https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jproteome.4c01004.

Effect of pinto bean supplementation on pregnancy outcomes and metabolic markers of obese mice - (Abstract Only)

Platelets modulate leukocyte population composition within perivascular adipose tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corken, A., Weinkopff, T., Wahl, E.C., Sikes, J.D., Thakali, K.M. 2025. Platelets modulate leukocyte population composition within perivascular adipose tissue. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26(4):1625. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26041625.

The associations of body composition, fitness, and physical activity with balance in children: The Arkansas Active Kids study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diniz-Sousa, F., Edwards, T., Diaz, E., Weber, J.L., Børsheim, E. 2025. The associations of body composition, fitness, and physical activity with balance in children: The Arkansas Active Kids study. Gait and Posture. 118:61-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2025.01.081.

Placental PFAS concentrations are associated with perturbations of placental DNA methylation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Everson, T., Sehgal, N., Campbell, K., Boyd Barr, D., Panuwet, P., Yakimavets, V., Chen, K., Perez, C., Eick, S.M., Shankar, K., Pearson, K., Andres, A. 2025. Placental PFAS concentrations are associated with perturbations of placental DNA methylation. Environmental Pollution. 368(2025). Article 125735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2025.125737.

Protective Effects of Sulforaphane Preventing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress to Enhance Metabolic Health: A Narrative Review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alves, I., Queiroz Araújo, E., Dalgaard, L.T., Singh, S., Børsheim, E., Carvalho, E. 2025. Protective Effects of Sulforaphane Preventing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress to Enhance Metabolic Health: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 17(3):428. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030428.

Abnormal Exercise Gas Exchange Before Pulmonary Emboli Diagnosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, T., Børsheim, E., Tomlinson, A. 2024. Abnormal Exercise Gas Exchange Before Pulmonary Emboli Diagnosis. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 8(6):530-535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2024.10.001.

Impact of maternal high-fat diet on offspring gut microbiota during short-term high-fat diet exposure in mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paz, H., Buddha, L., Zhong, Y., Sikes, J.D., Wankhade, U.D. 2024. Impact of maternal high-fat diet on offspring gut microbiota during short-term high-fat diet exposure in mice. Physiological Reports. 12(21):e70111. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.70111.

Excessive Gestational Weight Gain, Independent of Body Mass Index, Is Associated With Child Fat Mass Index at Age 2 Years in the Growing life, Optimizing Wellness Study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ballard, M., Saben, J., Krukowski, R.A., Borsheim, E., Sims, C., Samuel, H., Jansen, L., Andrres, A. 2025. Excessive Gestational Weight Gain, Independent of Body Mass Index, Is Associated With Child Fat Mass Index at Age 2 Years in the Growing life, Optimizing Wellness Study. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 125(6):806-816. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2024.10.011.

Dietary soy protein reverses obesity-induced liver steatosis and alters fecal microbial composition independent of isoflavone level - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hakkak, R., Korourian, S., Li, W., Spray, B., Twaddle, N., Randolph, C., Børsheim, E., Robeson, .S. 2024. Dietary soy protein reverses obesity-induced liver steatosis and alters fecal microbial composition independent of isoflavone level. Frontiers in Nutrition. 11(2024):1487859. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1487859.

Dietary modulation of human milk bioactives is associated with maternal FUT2 secretor phenotype: An exploratory analysis of carotenoids and polyphenol metabolites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiecke, C., Crimmins, M., Hameed, A., Sims, C., Williams, D., Bode, L., Martinez, A., Andres, A., Ferruzzi, M. 2024. Dietary modulation of human milk bioactives is associated with maternal FUT2 secretor phenotype: An exploratory analysis of carotenoids and polyphenol metabolites. Frontiers in Nutrition. 11(2024):Article 1463969. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1463969.

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy and offspring brain development: insights from neuroimaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Na, X., Mackean, P.P., Cape, G.A., Johnson, J.W., Ou, X. 2024. Maternal nutrition during pregnancy and offspring brain development: insights from neuroimaging. Nutrients. 16:3337. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16193337.

Exploring the relationship between child temperament, maternal psychiatric symptoms, family environment and infant feeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mccorkle, G., Andres, A., Sims, C.R., Casey, P.H., Sorensen,, S.T., Durey, T., Bellando, J. 2024. Exploring the relationship between child temperament, maternal psychiatric symptoms, family environment and infant feeding. Maternal and Child Nutrition. 21(1).Article e13728. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13728.

Western Diet Modifies Platelet Activation Profiles in Male Mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corken, A., Wahl, E.C., Sikes, J.D., Thakali, K.M. 2024. Western Diet Modifies Platelet Activation Profiles in Male Mice. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 25(15):8019. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25158019.

Bone tissue specific delivery of dietary metabolite phenolic acids using Clostridial collagenase collagen binding domain - (Abstract Only)

Bone tissue specific delivery of Cystatin E/M proteins using Clostridial collagenase collagen binding domain - (Abstract Only)

Diagnostic accuracy of transient elastography in hepatosteatosis in youth with obesity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tas, E., Sundararajan, D., Lo, J.S., Morelli, N., Garcia-Reyes, Y., Ware, M.A., Rahat, H., Ou, X., Na, X., Sundaram, S. 2024. Diagnostic accuracy of transient elastography in hepatosteatosis in youth with obesity. Journal of Endocrine Society. 8(7). Article bvae110. https://doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvae110.

Maternal and postnatal factors role on child health and development: lessons learned from animal models and clinical studies - (Abstract Only)

Phenolic Metabolite Profiling in Children's Plasma and Urine Following Short-Term Supplementation with Wild Blueberry Powder - (Abstract Only)