16 August 2005

DNA Isn't Your Destiny

"The epigenome can change according to an individual's environment, and is passed from generation to generation. It's part of the reason why 'identical' twins can be so different, and it's also why not only the children but the grandchildren of women who suffered malnutrition during pregnancy are likely to weigh less at birth."
Wired News: Whew! Your DNA Isn't Your Destiny:

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