Study finds PTSD may linger in chemistry of next generation

Name: Study finds PTSD may linger in chemistry of next generation
Uploaded: 2015-08-29T19:33:57Z
Duration: P376S
Description: New research on survivors of the Holocaust shows how catastrophic events can alter our body chemistry, and how these changes can transmit to the next generation. The result? Our children may suffer the effects of a traumatic event they never witnessed. NewsHour’s Stephen Fee has the story.

Clip: 08/29/2015 | 6m 16s

New research on survivors of the Holocaust shows how catastrophic events can alter our body chemistry, and how these changes can transmit to the next generation. The result? Our children may suffer the effects of a traumatic event they never witnessed. NewsHour’s Stephen Fee has the story.

Aired: 08/29/15

Rating: NR

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Study finds PTSD may linger in chemistry of next generation

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