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Longitudinal associations of DNA methylation and sleep in children

Safe People

Organisation name

University of Bristol

Organisation sector

Academic Institute

Applicant name(s)

Rebecca Richmond

Dr Sara Sammallahti

Safe Projects

Project ID

B3908

Lay summary

Sleep is important for healthy functioning in children. However, the biological factors underlying sleep development in childhood remain unclear. Epigenetic processes may serve as a biological mechanism that underlie differences in child sleep characteristics.

Public benefit statement

DNA methylation patterns associated with childhood sleep characteristics may provide insights into mechanisms by which genetic and environmental exposures in early life influence sleep.

Latest approval date

26/10/2021

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