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may leave marks that are passed to following generations. Some preliminary evidence for this hypothesis comes from a (relatively small) study with Syrian families. Mechanisms unclear. But think about how this may affect historical trajectories of, e.g. countries traumatized by war. nature.com/articles/d41586-025

www.nature.comCan trauma from violence be genetically inherited? Scientists debate Syria refugee studyStudy finds genetic imprints in three generations of Syrian refugees. Researchers urge caution in interpreting findings and call for replication.

My prayers today.

Prayers for children and women liberated from prison in #Syria today. Prayers for children and women not yet liberated from their tormentors in #gaza. Prayers for children and women yearning to learn in #afghanistan.

Prayers that all who seek to limit harm imprison impoverish and enslave children and women everywhere in the name of #religion and #security kindly take a hike. You too, #whiteChristiannationalist bros in #usa

#epigenetic #trauma

May peace prevail on earth.

"To our knowledge, these are among the first findings to demonstrate associations between added #sugar intake & #epigenetic #aging using second-generation epigenetic clocks... Promoting diets aligned with chronic disease prevention recommendations and replete with antioxidant or anti-inflammatory & pro-epigenetic health nutrients while emphasizing low added sugar consumption may support slower cellular aging relative to chronological age"

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jamanetwork.comEssential Nutrients, Added Sugar Intake, and Epigenetic Age in Black and White WomenThis cross-sectional study uses data from the NHLBI Growth and Health Study and its follow-up to examine the association of dietary patterns, such as intakes of essential nutrients and added sugar, and scores of nutrient indices with epigenetic age among Black and White women at midlife in the US.