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

  • Feb 25 2021
  • Length: 11 mins
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The Legacy of Trauma: Can Experiences Leave A Biological Imprint?

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  • Descendants of trauma victims seem to have worse health outcomes. Could epigenetics help explain why? Bianca Jones Marlin and Brian Dias walk us through the field of epigenetics and its potential implications in trauma inheritance.

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