Citation
The inheritance of acquired epigenetic modifications
TL;DR
Epigenetic modifications can persist across multiple generations
Examines how epigenetic modifications (chemical tags affecting gene expression without changing DNA) can be inherited across generations. Shows how parental experiences can modify offspring development - a form of ecological inheritance where parents 'prepare' offspring for environments they experienced.
Key Findings from Jablonka & Lamb (2015)
- Epigenetic modifications can persist across multiple generations
- Parental stress can induce inheritable changes in offspring phenotypes
- Epigenetic inheritance represents a mechanism for transmitting environmental information