Early Experiences Can Alter Gene Expression and Affect Long-Term Development

Posted on May 19, 2010  |    General, Physical Development, research   |

Gene Expression articleCenter on the Developing Child  Harvard University

A new report from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child examines how environmental influences impact gene expression. These findings illustrate that the experiences children have early in life shape their developing brain architecture and impact their growth and development.

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http://developingchild.harvard.edu/index.php/library/reports_and_working_papers/working_papers/wp10/