What is Epigenetics? Glad you asked! will feature Integrative Physician Dr. Kenneth Sharlin. Epigenetics is a new field which is gaining a lot of attention and is defined as the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself. In other words, genes that we inherit can be expressed or repressed. It is currently thought that >70% of our gene expression can be changed, so inheriting a certain genetic predisposition does not seal your fate. Quite the contrary. Dr. Sharlin will explain why this is the case and, most important
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