Your Mother’s Age May Leave a Biological Mark That Lasts for Generations

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Female Brachionus manjavacas Rotifer and OffspringMaternal age effects may arise from reversible epigenetic changes whose impact depends partly on genetics and evolutionary pressures. A mother’s age can leave a biological imprint on her offspring, influencing physical and behavioral traits across many animal species, including humans. These so-called maternal age effects are widespread, but scientists still do not fully understand the [...]
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