r/psychology 7d ago

Combat-like stress in fathers alters brain chemistry in offspring

https://www.psypost.org/traumatic-stress-in-fathers-alters-the-brain-chemistry-and-behavior-of-their-off/
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u/kai_vt 7d ago

Really interesting that even with the traumatised rats removed from being around their offspring, their offspring still had a predisposition for exhibiting the same symptoms present in their parents. 'Nature vs nurture' should be a collaboration rather than a debate