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Re:Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers ... by ASalazarMX on Friday February 28, 2025 @02:48PM (#43209545)
It's a crucial difference. Encoding and persistence in your genome means permanent changes, not for a few generations, PERMANENT. Epigenetic encoding and persistence is temporary, even if it expresses for more than one generation.

Crucial difference, one is a mutation, the other an environmental adaptation.

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Re:Violence alters human genes for generations, researchers ... by epgui on Friday February 28, 2025 @04:53PM (#43211933)
Essentially yes, and the article makes pretty clear that the changes last for generations.

It's in the title and it's clear throughout the text of the article.

So that's a totally moot point.

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