Childhood trauma has life-long effect on genes and the brain
Monday, February 23, 2009 - 16:21
in Health & Medicine
(PhysOrg.com) -- McGill University and Douglas Institute scientists have discovered that childhood trauma can actually alter your DNA and shape the way your genes work. This confirms in humans earlier findings in rats, that maternal care plays a significant role in influencing the genes that control our stress response.
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