8 Jul 2026Open access
A blended genome and exome sequencing method captures genetic variation in an unbiased and cost-effective mannerPublisher siteNature Genetics, Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
UniversitiesNastassja Koen
Active, last published 2026
In epigenetics and dna methylation
Nastassja
Koen
Scholar“Research focused on Epigenetics and DNA Methylation and adjacent fields.”
University of Cape Town
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01 · About the work
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astassja Koen is a researcher working on Epigenetics and DNA Methylation. A fuller summary will appear once they update their profile.
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Nastassja's work has been cited 6,593 times across 2 active years. Bars show publications per year; the line shows cumulative citation totals across publications first appearing in each year.
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Epigenetics and DNA Methylation×36Genetic Associations and Epidemiology×28Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum×25Birth, Development, and Health×24Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging×22
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Affiliation on published researchUniversity of Cape TownDrawn from the institution listed on this researcher’s published work.
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9 works5 Apr 2026Open access
The joint effects of exposure to prenatal pesticides and psychosocial factors on epigenetic age acceleration in the first 5 years of life in a South African birth cohort.Publisher sitemedRxiv, Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
28 Feb 2026Open access
Breastfeeding association with DNA methylation in the pregnancy and childhood epigenetics (PACE) consortiumPublisher siteClinical Epigenetics, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
10 Feb 2026Open access
The moderating role of psychological resilience on brain aging and PTSD in a community sample of South African womenPublisher siteNeuroscience, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
18 Dec 2024Open access18cites
Epigenome-wide association studies identify novel DNA methylation sites associated with PTSD: a meta-analysis of 23 military and civilian cohortsPublisher siteGenome Medicine, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
9 Sept 2024Open access10cites
A blended genome and exome sequencing method captures genetic variation in an unbiased, high-quality, and cost-effective mannerPublisher site15 Jul 2024Open access2cites
Epigenome-wide association studies identify novel DNA methylation sites associated with PTSD: A meta-analysis of 23 military and civilian cohortsPublisher site6 May 2024Open access1cites
Epigenetic age deviation and mental health in childhood and adolescence: A systematic review and meta-analysisPublisher siteExpert Academic Profiles go further
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