Scientists have developed a molecular “clock” that could reshape how pediatricians measure and monitor childhood growth and potentially allow for an earlier diagnosis of life-altering development disorders. The research, published this week in PNAS, describes how the addition of chemical tags to DNA over time can potentially be used to screen for developmental differences and health problems in children.
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Congratulations to Dr. Megan Levings: Recipient of the 2019 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute is pleased to congratulate the 2019 recipient of the Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship: Dr. Megan Levings.
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