Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi

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Dr. Oded Rechavi, a professor at Tel Aviv University, joins Huberman to discuss genetic inheritance beyond the familiar passing of genes from parent to child. Dr. Rechavi explains the epigenome and, Huberman emphasises, evidence in worms, flies, mice and humans that traits linked to experience can be passed between generations, including across multiple generations to grandchildren. Huberman says Dr. Rechavi gives an accessible account of how genetics works for listeners without a science background. The middle excerpt turns to model organisms, with Huberman arguing they are critical to understanding human health and basic cell function, and Dr. Rechavi explaining why his laboratory studies a particular worm to investigate inheritance that Huberman says also occurs in humans at some level.

Key takeaways

• Dr. Rechavi explains how experiences can modify inheritance through epigenetic mechanisms.
• Huberman describes evidence in worms, flies, mice and humans for experience-linked traits passing between generations.
• Dr. Rechavi describes effects that can persist transgenerationally to grandchildren.
• Huberman argues model organisms are critical for understanding human health.
• Dr. Rechavi explains why a worm model is used to study inheritance.

Episode details: published February 27, 2023 · 909.7K views · 2:32:01 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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