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Multilayer network associations between the exposome and childhood brain development
Ivan L Simpson-Kent1,2, Mārtiņš M Gataviņš2,3, Ursula A Tooley2,4,5,6
1Institute of Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology Unit, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands.
Children
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Environmental Health
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Poverty-stricken neighborhoods are linked to increased risks for academic and health issues in children.
- Understanding the environmental influences on child brain development is crucial for early intervention.
Conclusions:
- Multilayer network analysis effectively bridges environmental and neural data to understand child development.
- Specific environmental factors like poverty and lead exposure have measurable impacts on children's brain development.
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