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Epigenetic Stress Effects
When we talk about trauma passing from one generation to the next, it can sound as if painful memories are somehow written directly into our genes. The reality is more complex—and, importantly, less deterministic. Epigenetic stress effects are one area researchers are exploring to understand how experiences may influence the way genes are regulated, while family relationships, culture, and living conditions also shape what gets carried forward.
First, a quick distinction: epigenetics doesn’t change the DNA sequence itself. It refers to biological processes that can affect how active certain…
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