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A short period of heat stress changed genes in fruit flies, and these changes lasted for generations. Some offspring even ...

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Scientists find diet can influence inherited traits without changing DNA, highlighting long-term biological effects.

Levy on inherited farms and family businesses worth £2.5m or more comes into force 6 April A new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will present ...

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