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In people exposed to dietary restrictions (during World War II), maternal detoxification genes have the greatest influence on cortex growth.

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In people exposed to dietary restrictions (during World War II), maternal detoxification genes have the greatest influence on cortex growth.

« Brain development of the unborn baby: a combined effect of genetics and food availability

Tomas Paus, right, accompanied by Daniel Vosberg, postdoctoral fellow and first author of the article

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Tomas Paus, right, accompanied by Daniel Vosberg, postdoctoral fellow and first author of the article

« Brain development of the unborn baby: a combined effect of genetics and food availability

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