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Animal Models That Elucidate Basic Principles of the Developmental Origins of Adult Diseases
1 Jan 2006
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Human epidemiological and animal laboratory studies show that suboptimal environments in the womb and during early neonatal life alter development and predispose the individual to lifelong health problems. The concept of the developmental origins of adult diseases has become well accepted because of the compelling animal studies that have precisely defined the outcomes of specific exposures such as nutrient...
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