Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Study Finds
4th December 2024
Environmental and lifestyle factors can trigger these methylation changes, which can be passed onto future generations, and blood biomarkers can provide information about both recent and historical exposures.
“We previously identified associations between marijuana use and the aging process as captured through DNA methylation,” Hou said.
“We wanted to further explore whether specific epigenetic factors were associated with marijuana and whether these factors are related to health outcomes.”