Epigenetic inheritance

Epigenetic inheritance involves changes in gene activity that do not alter the DNA sequence but can be passed down from parents to offspring. These modifications, such as chemical tags on DNA or associated proteins, influence how genes are turned on or off. Environmental factors like diet, stress, or exposure to toxins can cause these epigenetic changes, which can sometimes be inherited, affecting traits or health in future generations. Essentially, it's a way that lifestyle and environment can have lasting biological effects beyond the genetic code itself.