The Body Never Forgets: Epigenetics & Generational Trauma | Minisode w/ Maegan

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In this minisode, join Maegan as she explores and breaks down the subjects of epigenetics and generational trauma. Both are are fascinating concepts that are being explored in horror films a lot lately. These films often utilize the concepts to explore the idea of how our environment can affect our genetic makeup, and how these changes can be passed down through successive generations. By examining these concepts, horror films can provide an interesting and often terrifying look into the potential dangers of our environment and the power of our ancestral histories.

Referencces:

• “A Legacy of Trauma.” Stanford Medicine Bulletin, Spring 2019, stanmed.stanford.edu/2019spring/book-unspeakable-mind-ptsd-expert-shaili-jain-trauma-legacy.html.
• https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/02/legacy-trauma
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23336536/

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