Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers discover

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This is demonstrated by research on Syrian families (ANSA)

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Epigenetic signatures of intergenerational exposure to violence in three generations of Syrian refugees

Maternal trauma influences infant and adult health outcomes and may impact future generations through epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation (DNAm). Research in humans on the intergenerational epigenetic transmission of trauma effects is limited. In this study, we assessed DNAm signatures of war-related violence by comparing germline, prenatal, and direct exposures to violence across three generations of Syrian refugees. We compared fa…

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Investigators discovered in grandchildren of survivors of the massacre in Hama - a city in central Syria - 14 areas in the genome that were modified in response to the violence experienced by pregnant grandmothers.

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Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers discover

First study of its kind reveals epigenetic signatures of violence passesd to grandchildren.

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Psychologist Inger Burnett-Zeigler Reveals How Generational Trauma Affects Black Women

For many, trauma is an unavoidable part of life—whether it’s the loss of a loved one, exposure to violence, or surviving a natural disaster. But what happens when trauma isn’t just a singular event, but something passed down through generations?Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler, a clinical psychologist and author of Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen: The Emotional Lives of Black Women, recently spoke with journalist Ali Rogin about the profound effects…

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Wartime Trauma Holds Genetic Legacy

Wartime violence experienced by pregnant women can leave an imprint in the genomes of their grandchildren, a study of Syrian refugees has revealed. The research, in the journal Scientific Reports, demonstrates how stress-induced epigenetic changes such as DNA methylation can flow down through generations of humans, as it does in animals. The findings have important implications for understanding the inheritance of trauma and highlight the critic…