transgenerationele
Transgenerationele (transgenerational) phenomena describe effects that extend across more than one generation. In academic usage, the term encompasses biological, psychological, and sociocultural processes that influence descendants beyond direct offspring. It is used to discuss inheritance that does not fit a simple Mendelian model, and it highlights how experiences, exposures, or practices can echo through later generations.
Biological mechanisms proposed include epigenetic processes such as DNA methylation and histone modification, units that can
Empirical work often cites historical famines or parental exposures to stress or toxins. For example, the Dutch
In practice, transgenerationele research informs public health and policy by highlighting how risks and resources can
See also: epigenetics; intergenerational trauma; intergenerational transmission; social determinants of health.