“There may be some scientific evidence that we actually carry the memories of our ancestors with us in our genetic code. (Apologies in advance to my hypothetical descendants.)

Epigenetics is a branch of biology which studies how the development and functioning of biological systems are influenced by forces that operate outside of the DNA sequence. Within the past few years alone, remarkable discoveries have been made which demonstrate that our thoughts, emotions, feelings, and overall perception of the world/environment around us can actually have physical/biological effects on our DNA.

Adding further complexity to our often mystifying genetic code, research from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia has shown that it’s possible for information to be inherited biologically through our DNA. More specifically, their research shows that behaviour can be affected by events in previous generations which have been passed on through a form of genetic memory.“

Perhaps the good Lord allows for this in order for us to learn from mistakes, experiences, and important events ...
I don’t know, but I do know that there seems to be a connection with a relative or two from the past, and things that I know that I, for all intents and purposes, would have no way of knowing, otherwise.

It’s food for thought, if nothing else. But I do have a whole new respect for my ancestors, and for that I am grateful.

“There may be some scientific evidence that we actually carry the memories of our ancestors with us in our genetic code. (Apologies in advance to my hypothetical descendants.)

Epigenetics is a branch of biology which studies how the development and functioning of biological systems are influenced by forces that operate outside of the DNA sequence. Within the past few years alone, remarkable discoveries have been made which demonstrate that our thoughts, emotions, feelings, and overall perception of the world/environment around us can actually have physical/biological effects on our DNA.

Adding further complexity to our often mystifying genetic code, research from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia has shown that it’s possible for information to be inherited biologically through our DNA. More specifically, their research shows that behaviour can be affected by events in previous generations which have been passed on through a form of genetic memory.“

Perhaps the good Lord allows for this in order for us to learn from mistakes, experiences, and important events ...
I don’t know, but I do know that there seems to be a connection with a relative or two from the past, and things that I know that I, for all intents and purposes, would have no way of knowing, otherwise.

It’s food for thought, if nothing else. But I do have a whole new respect for my ancestors, and for that I am grateful.