'Exposure to certain environmental influences during critical periods of development and growth may have significant consequences on an individual's short- and long-term health'. The intergenerational effects of genome modulation have been the basis of the following hypotheses, EXCEPT:

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The intergenerational effects of genome modulation have not been the basis of the 'Gene Balance' hypothesis. The other hypotheses have all been proposed to explain the potential effects of environmental influences on early development and long-term health. Barker's hypothesis suggests that certain early life exposures can increase the risk of later cardiovascular disease. The FOAD hypothesis proposes that prenatal factors can influence the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood. The DOHaD hypothesis suggests that developmental exposures may influence health outcomes across the lifespan. The 'Thrifty gene phenotype' hypothesis suggests that certain genetic variants may have been beneficial in past environments characterized by food scarcity, but may increase the risk of metabolic diseases in modern environments with abundant food availability.

'Exposure to Certain Environmental Influences During Critical Periods of Development