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New evidence suggests that metabolic memories, set by the parents, can affect eating behavior and obesity in future generations.

Habits and health issues can contribute to a kind of biological memory that can be passed on to future children. A review paper by LiU researchers presents a theory about the father鈥檚 contribution to protecting his descendants from infections.

Sperm are influenced by diet, and the effects arise rapidly. This is the conclusion of a study in which healthy young men were fed a diet rich in sugar. The study, published in PLOS Biology, gives new insight into the function of sperm.