Understanding preterm development (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

Understanding preterm development

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The fact that preterm birth affects the risk of developmental disorders and diseases suggests the environment plays a significant role in early development. So researchers believe that understanding the development of preterm infants is also important for understanding the interaction between genetics and the environment.

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© 2022 Rohan Mehra – The University of Tokyo

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