Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance: myths and mechanisms.

Edith Heard, Robert A Martienssen

March 2014

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The group shows a cautious stance, with comments like the one questioning lack of conclusive evidence and references to scientific works to support skepticism, indicating interest but limited deep engagement with the mechanisms and implications of epigenetic inheritance.

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Agreement
 Low agreement

The overall tone reflects skepticism about the certainty of transgenerational epigenetic transmission, with at least one post explicitly questioning the evidence.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

The discussions demonstrate curiosity about the topic, particularly regarding the mechanisms and evidence, though not intensely engaged.

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Engagement
 Neutral engagement

Some posts briefly reference sources or question claims, but there's no deep or extensive analysis across the group.

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Impact
 Neutral impact

The discussion suggests moderate recognition of the topic's importance, but no strong consensus on its real-world implications or novelty.

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    @godoglyness (And it's made worse because it is not at all clear that epigenetic transmission really occurs for the 3 options listed. There is not conclusive evidence or consensus.) https://t.co/NPGvzyWNWj https://t.co/VYMw2YQH8r https://t.co/5LVvfjXjWl
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The term "epigenetics" suggests that factors like diet, air quality, and emotions may impact not just an individual's genes but also the genes of their descendants.
  • Environmental influences can alter gene expression and potentially lead to diseases, but the long-term effects across generations are not well understood.
  • While plants can show clear epigenetic inheritance, the extent and mechanisms of this phenomenon in humans remain uncertain.