Biological mechanism passes on long-term epigenetic 'memories'

[xSilverPhinx]

This is very interesting.  It seems Lamarck wasn't entirely wrong...

According to epigenetics -- the study of inheritable changes in gene expression not directly coded in our DNA -- our life experiences may be passed on to our children and our children's children. Studies on survivors of traumatic events have suggested that exposure to stress may indeed have lasting effects on subsequent generations. But how exactly are these genetic "memories" passed on?

Continues here (Science daily article)

I couldn't find the paper for free online, but if anyone is interested, send me a PM.

[Icarus]

That supposes that "the apple does not fall far from the tree". 

[Tank]

Epigenetics is a fascinating subject area. Went to a lecture on it a while ago by one of the UK's leading researchers.