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A mother’s age can shape her offspring without changing their DNA

ScienceDailyWednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:44 PM

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A mother’s age can shape her offspring without changing their DNA
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Scientists have found evidence that the effects of a mother’s age on her offspring may be driven by reversible changes in gene activity rather than permanent DNA damage.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Scientists have found evidence that the effects of a mother’s age on her offspring may be driven by reversible changes in gene activity rather than permanent DNA damage.

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Scientists have found evidence that the effects of a mother’s age on her offspring may be driven by reversible changes in gene activity rather than permanent DNA damage.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.

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