Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 374-378 , April 2008

Epigenetics: Behavioral Influences on Gene Function, Part II: Molecular Mechanisms

  • MARILEE P. OGREN, Ph.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to Dr. Marilee Ogren, Biology Department, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA;.
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  • PAUL J. LOMBROSO, M.D.

,Accepted 5 November 2007.

REFERENCES 

  1. Ogren MP, Lombroso PJ. Epigenetics: behavioral influences on gene function, part I: maternal behavior permanently affects adult behavior in offspring. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2008;47:240–248
  2. Kaffman A, Meaney MJ. Neurodevelopmental sequelae of postnatal maternal care in rodents: clinical and research implications of molecular insights. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2007;48:224–244

 Dr. Ogren is with Boston College and Dr. Lombroso is with the Yale Child Study Center.Disclosure: The authors report no conflicts of interest.

PII: S0890-8567(09)62392-3

doi: 10.1097/CHI.0b013e318165f163

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 374-378 , April 2008

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