Genetic History: How The Lifestyle Choices of Previous Generations May Influence Us Today

The People's Scientist

Today in episode 121, I discuss some scientific evidence of genetic history, how the lifestyle choices and experiences of past generations may induce genetic and epigenetic changes which may be passed along to us. For example, were our parents of a healthy weight, did they drink a lot of alcohol, did they exercise regularly, what was their diet like at the time of conceiving us? It appears that these lifestyle characteristics can result in epigenetic changes which can be passed down to offspring to influence their health. In addition, some people may have fears or feelings that they can't explain; well Charles Darwin wrote of observations in animals how certain fears can be passed down without exposure of the offspring to the parents. May we change the outcomes laid out for us by our genetics? Yes it might be possible. Tune in for more details.

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