Café Scientifique "The New Science of Epigenetics" (Jan 12, 2013)

NATURE AND NURTURE (NOT VERSUS): THE NEW SCIENCE OF EPIGENETICS
January 28, 2013
Experts: Dr. Jim Davie, Dr. Kirk McManus, Dr. Mojgan Rastegar
Moderator: Dr. Peter Cattini

Epigenetics steps in where mapping the human genome left off. Nature says we inherit our genetic make-up or DNA code from our parents. Many believe this code and the genes it represents set the 'program' for who we are and what health risks we might possess. Nurture (or epigenetics) says that this program can be 'hacked' by life experience, either increasing or decreasing health risks already in our DNA code. Join our experts in a discussion about whether we can control our health destinies by controlling what we eat, drink, breathe, and where we live.

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