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The long-term impact of adverse caregiving environments on epigenetic modifications and telomeres
8 Apr 2015
Abstract excerpt
Early childhood is a sensitive period in which infant-caregiver experiences have profound effects on brain development and behavior. Clinical studies have demonstrated that infants who experience stress and adversity in the context of caregiving are at an increased risk for the development of psychiatric disorders. Animal models have helped to elucidate some molecular substrates of these risk factors, but a...
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