Not only does our environment influence our mental and physical health, it can also change the functioning of the genes we inherit at birth

The basic and clinical research is oriented towards the long-term consequences for the brain of early perinatal and neonatal exposure to stressors.

Michael Meaney examines the molecular mechanisms by which maternal care alters gene expression.

Baby steps: Researchers at Douglas Hospital look at infant brain development

Musings from the mind: experts at the Douglas Institut address mental health issues.

Breastfeeding: Soothes Baby and Mom: the breastfeeding women respond less to stressful situations.

Douglas Researchers pack their bags Scientists leave for DC to present newest findings at eminent international conference Verdun, November 8, 2005 – Almost one third of Douglas researchers are packing their bags and heading off to Washing

Michael Meaney, Moshe Szyf and Gustavo Turecki honoured for their work in epigenetics.

Douglas Institute research and initiatives highlight the importance of love on mental health

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