A Mother's Age Can Shape Her Offspring Without Changing Their DNA The discovery that a mother's age can shape her offspring without altering their DNA is both fascinating and unsettling.
For decades, scientists have known that maternal age affects the physical traits and behavior of children across various animal species. The phenomenon has been observed in numerous species, including humans.
Researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory have made an even more intriguing discovery: these effects may be reversible within a single generation.