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University of Southampton: Boys Who are Overweight in Their Early Teens Risk Passing on Harmful Epigenetic Traits to Future Children
May 28, 2025
SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news:

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Boys who are overweight in their early teens risk passing on harmful epigenetic traits to future children

A new study suggests that boys who become overweight in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity and low lung function.

Research published in Nature Communi . . .

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