Child abuse leaves lasting 'scars' on DNA

Lingering marks on DNA could amplify stress responses.

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Heidi Ledford
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Ledford, H. Child abuse leaves lasting 'scars' on DNA. Nature (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2009.113