Exploring Inheritance: Testimony and Epigenetics in South Africa

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This project explores the concept of inheritance beyond biological factors, focusing on the interplay of testimony, memory, and family dynamics. It examines the experiences of former freedom fighters and their children through life histories and psychophysiological data, including preliminary findings on cortisol and trauma. Utilizing forty interviews and genome-wide methylation analysis, the research aims to produce a three-part book addressing struggle, aftermath, and comparative insights,...