The Peter Pan paradigm
2008
The Peter Pan Paradigm
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Author Information
Author(s): J Craig Cohen, Janet E Larson
Primary Institution: Stony Brook University Medical Center
Hypothesis
Can the organ continue to develop outside the fetal environment and if not, what are the consequences of retaining fetal characteristics in an adult?
Conclusion
Developmental delay produces tissues that at birth are in a gestational abnormal temporal state, resulting in organs that are functionally immature.
Supporting Evidence
- Genetic and environmental agents disrupt organ development.
- Premature infants often face long-term health issues due to underdeveloped organs.
- Delayed organ development can lead to diseases that appear later in life.
Takeaway
Some organs don't fully grow up before birth, which can cause problems later in life, like diseases that show up when you're older.
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