Erica L Johnson · Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Erica L Johnson's lab at Morehouse School of Medicine focuses on understanding how chronic stress in mothers affects their health and the development of their infants during pregnancy. By investigating epigenetic changes—that is, changes in gene expression that are not related to the DNA sequence itself—her lab aims to uncover how maternal stress can alter immune responses in both mothers and their babies, potentially leading to long-term health issues. The research aims to provide insights that can help improve health outcomes for families affected by stress.
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