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The Legacy of Trauma: Can Experiences Leave A Biological Imprint?

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Inheritance of Trauma: The Epigenetic Connection

This chapter explores epigenetics, revealing how environmental factors can modify genetic expression without altering DNA. It discusses groundbreaking research on trauma inheritance, particularly in animal studies, and poses critical questions about the biological impacts of stress across generations.

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