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Behavioral Epigenetics

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Behavioral epigenetics is the study of how environmental factors can influence gene expression and behavior. It explores how experiences and behaviors can leave marks on our DNA, potentially affecting future generations.

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