STUDY GOALS
EPIGENETICS
Epigenetics is the study of how the environment change the expression of genes. We would like to know how low-level, prenatal and/or postnatal, multiple exposure affects children's health.
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GENETICSPredisposition/ Modification |
THE ENVIRONMENTHeavy metals Non-persistent pesticides Perfluoroalkyl chemicals Environmental tobacco smoke Psychosocial stress |
CHILDREN'S HEALTHFetal and child growth Neurobehavioral development Language development Allergic diseases |