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Study of Holocaust survivors finds trauma passed on to children's genes

Finding is clear example in humans of the theory of epigenetic inheritance: the idea that environmental factors can affect the genes of your children [2015]

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Study of Holocaust survivors finds trauma passed on to children's genes
New finding is clear example in humans of the theory of epigenetic inheritance: the idea that environmental factors can affect the genes of your children
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September 28, 2026 at 5:53 AM
If the foundations aren't right you're building a house of cards to go out in a storm, while carry the footprint of your ancestors storm.

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September 24, 2026 at 6:54 AM
The Blue Dot 2.

How do we taint thee? Let me count the ways.
We taint thee to depth and breadth and height.
Our poison can reach, even when out of sight.
For the end of being and cancer's face.
We taint thee to the level of every DNA.
A quiet gene, by sun and candle-light.
August 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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"Distinct Roles for DNA Methylation in Invertebrates"

A study of DNA methylation in invertebrates reports gene body methylation and a mechanism for epigenetic inheritance

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August 21, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Maternal Age Effects and Epigenetic Inheritance in Rotifers

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Maternal Age Effects and Epigenetic Inheritance in Rotifers
A study published in The American Naturalist explores how maternal age influences offspring traits through epigenetic mechanisms rather than DNA mutations. Researchers led by Kristin Gribble at the Marine Biological Laboratory used rotifers—tiny aquatic organisms—to investigate these effects. Their findings suggest that maternal age impacts are driven by histone modifications, which alter gene expression without changing DNA sequences. This challenges previous assumptions about cumulative cellular damage as the primary cause. The study also highlights the potential role of mitochondrial DNA inherited from mothers in transmitting age-related information. Genetic variation among offspring may determine whether these effects are harmful or beneficial, with some strains showing extended lifespans despite older maternal ages. The research underscores the complexity of transgenerational inheritance and its implications for understanding human health and precision medicine. By studying simple organisms like rotifers, scientists aim to uncover broader biological principles that could inform medical advancements.
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August 19, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Off to visit my terminally ill relative with disability. They don't drink or smoke. As a species I believe we influenced this. #Exposomics #EpigeneticInheritance
August 11, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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January 27, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Epigenetic Update - Interphase chromosome conformation is specified by distinct folding programmes inherited through mitotic chromosomes or the cytoplasm go.nature.com/494u467

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December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Epigenetics Update - Transposable elements are vectors of recurrent transgenerational epigenetic inheritance bit.ly/4pt8tLY

Vincent Colot reporting in Science

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September 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Epigenetics Update - Heritable maintenance of chromatin modifications confers transcriptional memory of interferon-γ signaling go.nature.com/42kycvk

Pawel Mikulski/Lars E. T. Jansen reporting in NSMB

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April 11, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Epigenetics Update - Maternal high-fat diet exacerbates atherosclerosis development in offspring through epigenetic memory go.nature.com/41Re7MT

Cha Han/Ding Ai (Tianjin Medical Uni) reporting in Nat Cardiovasc Res

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Maternal high-fat diet exacerbates atherosclerosis development in offspring through epigenetic memory - Nature Cardiovascular Research
Li et al. show that maternal exposure to a Western-type diet accelerates atherosclerosis in adult offspring by inducing inflammatory memory in fetal endothelial cells through AP-1-mediated chromatin d...
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March 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The molecular basis of heterochromatin assembly and epigenetic inheritance | Molecular Cell

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The molecular basis of heterochromatin assembly and epigenetic inheritance
Heterochromatin plays a fundamental role in gene regulation, genome integrity, and silencing of repetitive DNA elements. Histone modifications are ess…
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March 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM