Trauma May Be Woven Into DNA of Native Americans

This article from Indian Country Today discusses how the science of epigenetics suggests that human genes can carry “memories” of trauma experienced by ancestors, and may influence how individuals react to their own trauma and stress. According to Lee Bitsoi, a Research Associate at Harvard University, “Native healers, medicine people, and elders have always known this and it is common knowledge in Native oral traditions.” The article describes the research being conducted on this topic and its implications for Native Americans.