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Life Sciences => Cells, Microbes & Viruses => Topic started by: kencreffield on 16/07/2010 11:31:13

Title: Can acquired knowledge be passed on in DNA?
Post by: kencreffield on 16/07/2010 11:31:13

The traditional answer is no - your kids cannot inherit your acquired knowledge.
I have read recenty that an individual's DNA changes over the years. This suggests acquired memories can be passed on.
Does any serious scientist consider that is possible?

Title: Can acquired knowledge be passed on in DNA?
Post by: chris on 16/07/2010 21:27:37

Thanks for the interesting question. This is actually a topic that we examined in some detail in a recent Question of the Week.

Here's the link:

http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=31931.0

Chris