March 2014 PMID 24679529

Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance: myths and mechanisms.

Edith Heard, Robert A Martienssen

Mentions

55
Peak: 2 in Apr 2024
across 6 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

69,585
potential audience

Total likes

183

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Jan 2019 – Oct 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementLow agreement

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

InterestModerate interest

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

EngagementNeutral engagement

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

ImpactNeutral impact

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

Abstract in brief

  • 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.

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Sauers
@Sauers_ · X

@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

Apr 24, 2024 · 1 like · 10,009 followers View post →
Karl Radl
@KarlRadl · X

@JAlfredJuicebox - Heard and Martienssen (2014, 'Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: myths and mechanisms')

Apr 5, 2024 · 45,488 followers View post →
@bc1qa
@4E93C4B107FEA2 · X

Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: myths and mechanisms https://t.co/ftICdZAdVL

Jun 25, 2020 · 3,275 followers View post →
Kelly A. Hogan Ph.D.
@Loose_Lab_Rat · X

Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: myths and mechanisms https://t.co/fSzUZQ5T3x cc: @Ella_Maru #goodquestion

Jan 15, 2019 · 2,239 followers View post →

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capt_ad_hoc
@capt_ad_hoc · X

Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: Myths and Mechanisms - https://t.co/xjUB7FOqqU

Jul 29, 2025 · 966 followers View post →
Sauers
@Sauers_ · X

@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

Apr 24, 2024 · 1 like · 10,009 followers View post →
Karl Radl
@KarlRadl · X

@JAlfredJuicebox - Heard and Martienssen (2014, 'Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: myths and mechanisms')

Apr 5, 2024 · 45,488 followers View post →
@bc1qa
@4E93C4B107FEA2 · X

Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: myths and mechanisms https://t.co/ftICdZAdVL

Jun 25, 2020 · 3,275 followers View post →
Kelly A. Hogan Ph.D.
@Loose_Lab_Rat · X

Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: myths and mechanisms https://t.co/fSzUZQ5T3x cc: @Ella_Maru #goodquestion

Jan 15, 2019 · 2,239 followers View post →