The lifelong studies that hold clues to what today’s kids might have in store

The lifelong studies that hold clues to what today’s kids might have in store

Study of a lifetime

Long-term cohort studies are revolutionizing our understanding of the legacy of childhood experience for adult health and wealth. The longest-running examples even stretch into research on ageing and decline. In a new book, four leaders in the field share insights — and infectious enthusiasm — for their remarkable life-spanning projects.

Nature | 5 min read