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CaoL Lab

Dr. Lei Cao

The University of Ottawa

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Research

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Publications

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Resources

Find resources about epigenetics, prenatal health, wildfire status, & mental health
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Epigenetics

The exploration of how external elements such as behaviours and surroundings can induce changes impacting the functioning of genes.

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Mental Health

Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing our cognition, emotions, and behaviours. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in how we manage stress, interact with others, and make constructive decisions.

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Prenatal Health

The prenatal period refers to the duration from conception to birth. Exposure to detrimental environmental factors during this phase can prompt alterations in the epigenome as early as during intrauterine development.

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Wildfire Status

Information about past and current forest fire danger, forest fire activity and fire restrictions across Ontario and Québec, as well as air quality indexes.

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Resources