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Reply to "Epigenetics & intergenerational trauma"

Epigenetics refers to changes in DNA. Trauma can cause activation and deactivation of genes and other changes. Those changes manifest as chronic disease, lower IQ and shorter lifespan. Intergenerational transmission of trauma refers to environmental issues like parenting styles, abuse and neglect being passed from one generation to the next. These two phenomena often occur at the same time but are two different mechanisms. 

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