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Sperm cells carry traces of childhood stress, epigenetic study finds (www.livescience.com)

submitted 6 months ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/science@mander.xyz

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[–] can@sh.itjust.works 21 points 6 months ago (1 children)

However, it's important to note that this field of research is still in its infancy. Seeing epigenetic changes in sperm does not necessarily mean these changes are passed on to children. In fact, researchers are working very hard to answer that question, Tuulari said.

It has not been confirmed that epigenetic changes can be passed from a human parent to their children, he said. "It has been shown, however, in experimental animal models, including worms and mice."

Therefore, it is too soon to draw any conclusions about the influence of paternal stress on a child's health, Tuulari said. It is also not clear whether the epigenetic changes observed would ultimately have a positive, negative or neutral effect, he added.

Very interesting stuff. I'll have to look out for future studies.

[–] czardestructo@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

But this is proven in animals, specifically mice. It's not a leap to assume it also happens in humans.