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Study: Trauma Passed Down Through Sperm

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A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience found that trauma can be passed down through sperm. This builds on the study released last year which found that the children and grandchildren of people who survived traumas, like abuse or war, inherited painful memories, which could negatively impact their mental health. For more on this latest study, watch this video from DNews


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