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Maternal diet before conception may affect baby's DNA expression
2015-06-12 08:00:21| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
"Because this gene plays a key role in controlling response to viral infections and offering protection against certain cancers, the potential implications are enormous," said Professor Andrew Prentice. A mother's environment and dietary habits around the time of conception could permanently change the function of genes influencing the risk of diseases in her child, say researchers.
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