epigenetic inheritance
Epigenetic inheritance refers to the transmission of changes in gene expression patterns from one generation to another without alterations in the underlying DNA sequence. It involves modifications to the structure of DNA or the associated proteins that regulate gene activity, and these changes can be influenced by environmental factors.
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