I haven’t read this particular article, but it appears to be an oversimplification or overstatement. The content of a specific memory involves a specific environmental interaction. You can’t remember something that you haven’t experienced (false memory techniques are a way of providing that experience). It might be more accurate to say that epigenetic switching can provide predispositions for acquiring specific memories under the appropriate conditions.
On Dec 19, 2014, at 10:50 AM, don allen <dap...@shaw.ca> wrote: > "Memories can be passed down to later generations through genetic switches > that allow offspring to inherit the experience of their ancestors, according > to new research that may explain how phobias can develop" > > A link to the original article is included in the newspaper report. I don't > have sufficient knowledge of epigenetic research to evaluate this paper, but > on the surface it appears to be reasonably well crafted. If true, this may > change the way in which we view and treat phobias. > > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/10486479/Phobias-may-be-memories-passed-down-in-genes-from-ancestors.html > > -Don. > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: pkbra...@hickorytech.net. > To unsubscribe click here: > http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13438.3b5166ef147b143fedd04b1c4a64900b&n=T&l=tips&o=41186 > or send a blank email to > leave-41186-13438.3b5166ef147b143fedd04b1c4a649...@fsulist.frostburg.edu Paul Brandon Emeritus Professor of Psychology Minnesota State University, Mankato pkbra...@hickorytech.net --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@mail-archive.com. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=41189 or send a blank email to leave-41189-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
