Childhood trauma leaves its mark on adult cellular health, study shows (opens in new tab)

New research links childhood adversity to mitochondrial bioenergetic changes later in life, underscoring the impact of stress in early life on cellular health. The study also found that different types of childhood stressors leave unique biological signatures. The findings in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, add to the understanding of how early-life adversity can affect mental and physical health across the lifespan, informing screening and intervention efforts.