Copying the development: mirror neurons in child development.

Since intrauterine life, our brain is exposed to diverse internal and external factors that generate epigenetic changes affecting the neural networks and thus modifying the properties of the mirror neurons of the developing infant. We consider that changes on the mirror neurons may play a role on the neuro-developmental pathologies of an infant where no structural brain lesion is observed.

Preterm delivery and intimacy during pregnancy: interaction between oral, vaginal and intestinal microbiomes.

During pregnancy, the microbiomes of the mouth, vagina and intestine undergo changes to adapt to the demands of the body, increasing the relationship and similarity between them. Therefore, it is pertinent to consider a literature review to determine the existence of influencing factors for a specific microbiome, which could also modify others. An example is the case of the mouth microbiome that is dependent on the intimate activities of the female, and therefore could be a factor that relates to preterm labor.