Saw some amazing work on biosocial science by @laraffington.bsky.social and her group at @mpib-berlin.bsky.social
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Laurel Raffington
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Research Group Leader MPRG Biosocial | Max Planck Institute for Human Development | Jacobs Foundation Fellow
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@maxplanck.deReposted by @laraffington.bsky.socialWe are hiring! Start at a #MaxPlanckInstitute with your own independent Max Planck Research Group. This position is equivalent to a W2 Professorship at a German university, or Associate Professor internationally. 🔗Apply until October 14th! www.mpg.de/career/max-p... #ScienceCareer #MPRG #TenureTrack
@laraffington.bsky.socialCorrelational evidence linking poverty to faster epigenetic aging existed before, but a causal effect in an RCT strengthens the case that addressing childhood poverty is a public health priority 🌱
@laraffington.bsky.social1,000 mothers randomized to $333/month vs $20/month for four years 💸 We don't yet know whether effects will persist or predict adult health outcomes — so follow-up will be critical 🔬
@laraffington.bsky.socialCash transfers to US mothers with low income caused small but measurable changes in children's biological aging by age four 🧬 Our new study in @nathumbehav.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41... press release > www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/press-releas...
@nathumbehav.nature.comReposted by @laraffington.bsky.socialEffects of a randomized controlled trial of unconditional cash transfers on epigenetic measures of ageing and cognition in children and mothers