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Studies have shown that the effects of early-life stress and trauma can be enduring, with long-term negative effects on health.Epigenetics, including DNA methylation, have been implicated as a potential mechanism for these effects.Brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) is a neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory, and altered BDNF promote

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