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[-] MotoAsh@piefed.social 6 points 5 days ago

Not only the next generation. There are many genes that activate or deactivate based on environmental factors.

There's even a term for such genes... A term I forget, but it exists and experts are very aware. Of course they aren't going to have as massive as an effect as generational drift, but they can still have significant impact.

Doubt any type of effect can keep up with humans trashing the planet for profit, but... ...

[-] mysticpickle@lemmy.ca 11 points 5 days ago

Epigenetics :o

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