In humans and other vertebrates, early life development is a time of rapid growth and complex cellular differentiation and migration that is inherently sensitive to environmental influences. Small changes in the chemical environment can influence how an individual grows when they are very young, and these changes in early growth and development can affect their health for the rest of their life.
The Duke Superfund Research Center studies how early life exposure to toxic chemicals impacts development and later-life health. Our theme is “Early Life Exposures, Later Life Consequences.”
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