Note that I'm not claiming here that memories can be encoded in genes; I'm also not making a strong claim here that memories can be encoded epigenetically!
What I am arguing against is the claim that the only possible method of transmission of traits is through DNA, which is what parent comment said, and has been out of date for quite some time.
We would still be cavemen with that attitude.
Your genes are a recipe book, not a blueprint. What recipe is chosen is based somewhat on environmental effects. When you reproduce, you pass on the book + the earmarks on the pages.
In your comment, the word "Explicitly" is the controversial part. Of course a memory cannot be _explicitly_ (like .mp4? lol) encoded in genetics. But effects pass on, or so says the field. It's the same as how the word "Memories" in the title is doing a lot of hand-wavey hype generation. Can I share a password or birthday party during intercourse? Of course not.
Indeed so the answer to the question: Can you inherit memories from your ancestors? Is No. Full stop.
You want to talk about how the vibes during your grandparents lives affected some obscure part of your parents health then ok. But these things are completely different.
But if you want a nuanced discussion of the article, we should soften the gaze a little. That's all I'm saying.
With our current knowledge, we cannot either prove or disprove this.