{"response":"{\"What is transgenerational epigenetic inheritance?

A gene can pass special instructions to your children and even grandchildren, like a secret message passed through generations.

Imagine you have a favorite jacket that feels extra cozy when it’s warm outside. Now, imagine that jacket is handed down from grandpa to dad to you. Even though the jacket didn’t change, you feel extra cozy just by wearing it, because your dad and grandpa had that same feeling. That’s kind of like transgenerational epigenetic inheritance.

Think of your genes as a recipe book inside your body. Sometimes, those recipes get special notes written in the margins, little instructions that say, “Use extra sugar today” or “Bake this cake slower.” These notes don’t change the recipe itself but can affect how it turns out.

When you pass on your genes to your kids, sometimes these special notes go with them too. That means your kid might have a different experience, like feeling extra cozy in that same jacket, even if they never wore it before.

So, just like your grandpa’s cozy feeling could show up in you, some of those special notes from your genes can show up in your kids or even your grandkids.