Can the trauma of our ancestors be written into our DNA?
Explore the scientific frontier of epigenetics, where intense stress and traumatic experiences may alter gene expression. This excerpt from the 2023 NOVA program, Your Brain: Who’s in Control?, examines how the past physically influences future generations.
Recent scientific findings suggest that our biological history extends beyond our own lived experiences. Researchers have discovered that significant stressors and traumatic events can change the way genes are expressed. This mechanism implies that the physiological impact of trauma might not be confined to a single individual, but could potentially influence the biological makeup of descendants.
Source: How Trauma Gets Passed to the Next Generation | NOVA | PBS
