Study uncovers how prenatal stress leaves a molecular imprint on babies

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A new study has uncovered how stress experienced by mothers during pregnancy leaves a molecular imprint on their babies—starting before birth. The research shows that prenatal stress alters the expression of tiny RNA molecules in newborn blood, particularly in girls, and affects key enzymes in the brain’s stress-regulation system. These changes may help explain …

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