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Breaking Down Epigenetics: Sperm, Seminal Plasma, and Generational Impact

Epigenetics offers fascinating insights into how our genes are influenced by lifestyle and environmental factors. In this week’s episode of the Everything Epigenetics podcast, Dr. Raffaele Teperino and I delve into groundbreaking research on epigenetic inheritance and how reproductive fitness impacts long-term health. From the transfer of epigenetic material during conception to the role of paternal health in childhood obesity and diabetes risk, we discuss how these factors shape generational health outcomes.

In this podcast you’ll learn about:

– The role of epigenetics in reproductive fitness and how it goes beyond reproductive capacity.
– How sperm and eggs transfer more than just DNA, influencing offspring development through epigenetic material.
– The surprising impact of paternal health at conception on childhood obesity and metabolic disorders.
– The importance of lifestyle changes before conception to improve offspring health.
– Practical insights into integrating epigenetics into preventive medicine and public health.

About this Guest

Dr. Raffaele Teperino
Raffaele Teperino, PhD is based at the Institute of Experimental Genetics of the Helmholtz Research Center for Environmental Health in Munich.

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