This review explores the epigenetic mechanisms that have been correlated with the effects of trauma across generations, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding …

Jul 1, 2022 · Epigenetics potentially explains why effects of trauma may endure long after the immediate threat is gone, and it is also implicated in the diverse pathways by which trauma is …

Sep 3, 2025 · This paper reviews the existing literature on the connection between PTSD and epigenetic inheritance, which provides valuable insights into how trauma can leave biological, …

A study from 2018 explored the notion that trauma may be passed down through epigenetic mechanisms, possibly impacting DNA and gene function, but it concluded that more research …

Aug 12, 2015 · If trauma can trigger epigenetic changes in people, the alterations could serve as biomarkers to identify individuals at risk for mental illness or other mental health problems.

Jul 1, 2025 · Epigenetics often reflect environmental exposures – such as stress, trauma, nutrition or caregiving. But they’re not necessarily permanent “scars”. Many are dynamic and can shift …

Oct 9, 2025 · Intergenerational trauma describes the theory that trauma can be passed to future generations through changes in DNA. Intergenerational trauma is thought to be passed down …

Aug 9, 2024 · Leveraging epigenetic signatures of trauma may help to identify individuals at risk and to target interventions aimed at addressing the effects of intergenerational trauma.

Research has shown that the effects of trauma can be intergenerationally passed on through epigenetic mechanisms, such as methylation (264). Specifically, childhood trauma has been …

Jul 29, 2025 · Traumatic experiences, such as severe stress, neglect, or abuse, can lead to epigenetic changes. The body’s stress response system, particularly the hypothalamic …