An examination of mediation by DNA methylation on birthweight differences induced by assisted reproductive technologies

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Ellen Øen Carlsen · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Yunsung Lee · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Per Magnus · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Astanand Jugessur · University of Bergen

Christian M. Page · University of Oslo

Haakon E. Nustad · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Siri E. Håberg

Abstract

Our findings suggest that DNA methylation is an important mechanism in explaining birthweight differences according to the mode of conception. Further research should examine how gene regulation at these loci influences fetal growth.

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Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Birth, Development, and Health Reproductive Health and Technologies

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Published in: Clinical Epigenetics

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 151-151

DOI: 10.1186/s13148-022-01381-w

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An examination of mediation by DNA methylation on birthweight differences induced by assisted reproductive technologies

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