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[Contribution of epigenetics to understand human development].

Paula Bedregal¹, Beatriz Shand, Manuel J Santos

¹Departamento de Salud Pública, Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. pbedrega@med.puc.cl

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Epigenetics influences human development and health. Early life events can impact adult health through epigenetic mechanisms, informing future research and public policy.

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Explores the field of epigenetics, focusing on gene expression regulation without altering DNA sequence.

Context:

Reviews recent epigenetic discoveries relevant to human development.
Highlights the connection between epigenetics and perinatal epidemiological issues.

Purpose:

To provide a comprehensive overview of epigenetic mechanisms in human development.
To analyze the influence of early life events on adult health via epigenetic pathways.

Summary:

Discusses epigenetic contributions to physiological and pathological conditions.
Examines epidemiological and animal study evidence linking perinatal events to adult outcomes through epigenetics.

Impact:

Underscores the implications for future research directions in developmental biology and public health.
Emphasizes the need for public policies that consider the long-term impact of early life experiences on individual development.