Can trauma from violence be genetically inherited?
undefined 1, 2025
A study on Syrian families suggests trauma from conflict may leave genetic imprints passed through generations. Researchers found distinct epigenetic marks in DNA from those exposed to violence in the 1980s and after 2011, persisting in descendants. The study compared 32 conflict-affected families with 16 unaffected ones, analyzing DNA methylation tags. While the findings hint at trauma inheritance, scientists remain divided on how such marks are passed down.
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