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When Mendel's rules don't apply: Mouse study reveals hidden epigenetic inheritance

  • May 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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When Mendel's rules don't apply: Mouse study reveals hidden epigenetic inheritance
Scientists have long known that the DNA code in genes is not the only way to pass genetic traits from parents to offspring. "Epigenetic" marks—chemical modifications to DNA that don't change the DNA code itself—can also be passed down.

Originally published at Phys.org

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