Scientists have observed epigenetic memories being passed down for 14 generations

The most important set of genetic instructions we all get comes from our DNA, passed down through generations. But the environment we live in can make genetic changes, too.

Researchers have now discovered that these kinds of environmental genetic changes can be passed down for a whopping 14 generations in an animal – the largest span ever observed in a creature, in this case being a dynasty of C. elegans nematodes (roundworms).

This might explain my muffin top. I have a cortisol response to the extreme stresses in my life.

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Me not native English speaker.
Me not gets “muffin top”.
Me thinks dirty meaning…

Please shed light :slight_smile:

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Lol. It’s not dirty. It means I have a somewhat fat belly. I’m not overweight though.

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Muffin top is like a Dunlap - my belly done lapped over my belt. :smile:

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