Associations of maternal stress, gene expression, and newborn birthweight in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Journal: American journal of biological anthropology
PMID: 39101464

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Maternal stress has long been associated with lower birthweight, which is associated with adverse health outcomes including many adult diseases. The underlying mechanisms remain elusive although changes in gene expression may play a role. Studies are only beginning to test how maternal stress impacts gene expression as reflected in the transcriptome.

Authors

  • Chu J Hsiao
    Department of Anthropology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608.
  • Edward B Quinn
    Department of Anthropology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608.
  • Felicien M Maisha
    Department of Anthropology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608.
  • Lisa D Nevell
    Department of Anthropology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608.
  • Connie J Mulligan
    Department of Anthropology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608.

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