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Diet-induced effects on reproduction

In this video prof. Monika Kaczmarek discusses the diet-induced effects on reproduction, involving the brain.

This video describes the connection between reproduction, diet and the brain.

Monika Kaczmarek shows some examples of the coordinators of reproductive system performance, including diet and neuroendocrine system, pointing to the importance of timing of dietary experience and the window of susceptibility during prenatal and postnatal life. Connections between food, brain and reproduction will be further explored in week 5.

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