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Pubertal timing is tightly controlled by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. While animal and epidemiological studies have pointed to several potential environmental factors, additional work is necessary to identify the critical levels and developmental windows of exposure as well as the mechanistic underpinnings.
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