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Pregnancy's effect on 'biological' age, polite birds, and the carbon cost of home-grown veg

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The Impact of Pregnancy on Biological Age and Methylation

Exploring how pregnancy can influence 'biological' age through methylation, the chapter discusses the reversible nature of methylation changes during and after pregnancy. It touches on the transformation of gene expression during pregnancy and the potential implications for aging, suggesting a need for reevaluation in terminologies. While factors like stress, obesity, and breastfeeding are discussed in relation to methylation and biological age, the chapter also briefly mentions symbolic gestures in the animal kingdom towards the end.

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