| The environment getting under the skin | | Epigenetic processes (such as DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNAs) constitute the molecular mechanism by which developmental experiences (e.g., stress and childhood trauma) and environmental exposures (e.g., smoking, excessive alcohol intake, pollution, and malnutrition) affect phenotypic development. These processes exert these effects by altering gene expression, which impacts the physiology and behavior of the developing child and as such can have a lifelong impact on health and well-being. | | Lees verder |
| Vulnerability, resilience and growth | | Many factors at different levels of analysis, both within the individual and within the environment, play a role in the development of children and youngsters. Some of these factors promote adaptive functioning, whereas others tend to jeopardize it. | | Lees verder |
| Growing up in a digital world | | Digital technologies have reshaped the contexts in which children and youth grow up and tackle the developmental challenges at stake. This research line will focus on the opportunities and challenges that accompany this digitalization. | | Lees verder |
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