Tag: DNA methylation
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Biological Scars in DNA: How Child Maltreatment Reshapes the Brain
Overview: Childhood trauma leaves more than scars Child maltreatment, encompassing abuse and neglect, is a grievous public health issue worldwide. Beyond immediate emotional distress, adverse experiences in childhood can ripple through biology, influencing how genes are regulated and how the brain develops. A recent study from Japanese researchers provides a clearer picture of the molecular…
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Child Maltreatment Leaves Measurable DNA Scars in Children
New Evidence Links Childhood Adversity to DNA Changes and Brain Alterations Child maltreatment, including abuse and neglect, remains a pressing global public health challenge. Beyond its well-documented psychological and social consequences, recent research shows that the impact of early trauma extends into the biological realm, leaving measurable marks on children’s DNA that correlate with changes…
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Child Maltreatment Leaves Measurable DNA Scars on Children: A Groundbreaking Epigenetic Link to Brain Change
Overview: A Biological Footprint of Childhood Trauma Child maltreatment — including abuse and neglect — is recognized as a major global public health challenge. Beyond its emotional and social consequences, recent research shows that early adversity leaves measurable biological marks on a child’s DNA. A multidisciplinary study conducted by researchers at the University of Fukui…