Epigenetics and our inheritance to future generations
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The concept of epigenetic inheritance is fairly recent, having emerged in the late twentieth century. Yet, epigenetic…
The concept of epigenetic inheritance is fairly recent, having emerged in the late twentieth century. Yet, epigenetic…
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Com um certo grau de exagero é possível que a epigenética esteja para a genética como a mecânica quântica está para a física clás…
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Cyborg © EEGAs many of you know, one of my favorite topics here on the blog is epigenetic inheritance, i.e. the mechanisms that…
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As 2013 grinds to an end, the internet fills with reminiscence of the year’s top stories and moments. I, for one, especially can…
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New study on mice suggests parents' fears can be passed on to their grandchildren.→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of…
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In this case, parental care seems irrelevant for transferring the learned response on to the next generation. U of Texas …
In this case, parental care seems irrelevant for transferring the learned response on to the next generation. U of Texas …
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