The relationship between memory and DNA is a complex and fascinating area of active scientific research.
Here's a breakdown of what we know and what's still being explored:
How Memory Works (the basics)
First let us clear up some misconceptions. I misunderstood this for the longest time, but I use to believe the memories were encoded into living DNA and that this was the method used in the animal kingdom for particular actions or traits being passed down. For example, there is a wasp that has an interesting way of providing for its young. The Emerald Cockroach Wasp
