How both mother and baby genes affect birth weight
The largest study of its kind has led to new insights into the complex relationships surrounding how mothers' and babies' genes influence birth weight.
The largest study of its kind has led to new insights into the complex relationships surrounding how mothers' and babies' genes influence birth weight.
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