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DO YOU TAKE AFTER YOUR DAD'S RNA?

arstechnica.com11 min read

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Sperm may be more than just vessels for DNA. Scientists have detected microRNAs and other types of RNA fragments in sperm cells that respond to various environmental factors, such as stress, exercise, and mental health. There is mounting evidence that sperm may be transmitting environmental information to offspring. There are many unanswered questions that scientists are still exploring, but there is enough evidence to rebalance parental responsibility.