genetic memory
"Genetic memory" suggests that certain traits, behaviors, or information can be inherited from ancestors, potentially influencing an organism's behavior and responses from birth.
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Definition
C1Biology
(technical, academic)The transmission of specific traits or behaviors through genetic inheritance rather than personal experience.
Example
- Some animals exhibit genetic memory, displaying behaviors they have never learned but are instinctively programmed to perform.
C1Psychology
(technical, academic)A memory or behavior present at birth, inherited from ancestors, and not acquired through sensory experience.
Example
- The concept of genetic memory in psychology suggests that certain fears or instincts may be passed down through generations.
C2Computing
(technical, academic)A combination of genetic algorithms and sparse distributed memory models in artificial neural networks.
Example
- Researchers are exploring genetic memory in computing to enhance the efficiency of neural networks.
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