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Accumulating evidence suggests that breastfeeding exclusivity and duration are positively associated with child cognition. This study investigated whether DNA methylation, an epigenetic mechanism modified by nutrient intake, may contribute to… Click to show full abstract
Accumulating evidence suggests that breastfeeding exclusivity and duration are positively associated with child cognition. This study investigated whether DNA methylation, an epigenetic mechanism modified by nutrient intake, may contribute to the link between breastfeeding and child cognition. The aim was to quantify the relationship between global DNA methylation and cognition and behavior at 4 years of age.
Keywords:
dna;
years age;
study;
global dna;
dna methylation
Journal Title: Brain and Behavior
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Brain and Behavior
Year Published: 2020
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