Exposure to aflatoxin B₁<i>in utero</i>is associated with DNA methylation in white blood cells of infants in The Gambia

Abstract

This study shows that maternal exposure to aflatoxin during the early stages of pregnancy is associated with differential DNA methylation patterns of infants, including in genes related to growth and immune function. This reinforces the need for interventions to reduce aflatoxin exposure, especially during critical periods of fetal and infant development.