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Can You Inherit Stress?

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Can You Inherit Stress? Can you inherit stress? Mechanism. Epigenetic modification in response to stress results in molecular and genetic alterations that in turn results in mis-regulated or silenced genes. For example, epigenetic modifications to the gene BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) as a result of stress can be passed on to offspring. Can stress

Do Parents Put Too Much Pressure On Students?

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Do Parents Put Too Much Pressure On Students? Do parents put too much pressure on students? Parents who put too much focus on grades and extracurricular activities are minimising the importance of social skills and compassion. Thus, they could actually be contributing to their children’s failure when it comes to being well-adjusted individuals and contributing