Publications by authors named "Cailee E Harrington"
Curr Environ Health Rep
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Recent literature suggests that exposure to nonchemical stressors like financial stress, racism, psychosocial stress, and trauma can lead to epigenetic changes (such as DNA methylation and miRNA expression), which may impact key perinatal outcomes like preterm birth and low birth weight.
- Most studies found a connection between multiple types of stress and epigenetic alterations in maternal and fetal tissues, highlighting significant associations with gene expression.
- A total of 22 biomarkers related to stress and health outcomes were identified, indicating that understanding these epigenetic mechanisms may clarify how various stressors affect perinatal health and interact with chemical exposures.
