The shared mother-child epigenetic signature of neglect is related to maternal adverse events

The shared mother-child epigenetic signature of neglect is related to maternal adverse events

Studies of DNA methylation have revealed the biological mechanisms by which life adversity confers risk for later physical and mental health problems. What remains unknown is the “biologically embedding” of maternal adverse experiences resulting in maladaptive parenting and whether these epigenetic...

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Main Authors: Inmaculada León, Silvia Herrero Roldán, María José Rodrigo, Maykel López Rodríguez, Jonah Fisher, Colter Mitchell, Agustín Lage-Castellanos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
DNA methylation
intergenerational effects
mother-child epigenetic mark
maternal life adversity
neglectful mothering
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.966740/full

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