Epigenetic tags (IMAGE) Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Caption Pictured: Epigenetic tags (orange and blue) on inactive DNA. Researchers say epigenetic tags could be passed onto offspring more often than previously thought. Still from WEHI.TV's animation "X Inactivation and Epigenetics" by Etsuko Uno Credit Still from WEHI.TV's animation "X Inactivation and Epigenetics" by Etsuko Uno Usage Restrictions Free to share, must credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.