Variability in newborn telomere length is explained by inheritance and intrauterine environment

Variability in newborn telomere length is explained by inheritance and intrauterine environment

Abstract Background Telomere length (TL) and its attrition are important indicators of physiological stress and biological aging and hence may vary among individuals of the same age. This variation is apparent even in newborns, suggesting potential effects of parental factors and the intrauterine en...

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Main Authors: Li Chen, Karen Tan Mei Ling, Min Gong, Mary F. F. Chong, Kok Hian Tan, Yap Seng Chong, Michael J. Meaney, Peter D. Gluckman, Johan G. Eriksson, Neerja Karnani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Newborn
Telomere length
Intrauterine exposures
Inheritance
Sex differences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-021-02217-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-021-02217-9

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