What is it about?
In this study we show that infants who were breastfeed have "epigenetic" changes in their DNA - chemical modifications that can regulate activity of genes. These changes were measured at age 10, showing they persist long after breastfeeding has stopped.
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Why is it important?
These observations might help to explain why breastfeeding results in lifelong health benefits.
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This page is a summary of: Epigenome-Wide Association Study Reveals Duration of Breastfeeding Is Associated with Epigenetic Differences in Children, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, May 2020, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17103569.
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