Genetically-predicted placental gene expression is associated with birthweight and adult body mass index
Abstract The placenta is critical to human growth and development and has been implicated in health outcomes. Understanding the mechanisms through which the placenta influences perinatal and later-life outcomes requires further investigation. We evaluated the relationships between birthweight and ad...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-01-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26572-6 |