#47 - Dr Jacobo Hincapie - Part 2 - Genes & Epigenetics: How Our Environment Shapes Us

Dive into the fascinating world of genetics and epigenetics, where we explore how our genes and the environment interact to impact our health.

 

Join us as we discuss the complexities of genetic expression, the role of epigenetics, and their profound effects on everything from lactose intolerance to chronic diseases.  In this episode, you'll learn about:

 

1. Genetic Basics: What genes are, how they function, and the process of protein synthesis. 🧬

2. Impact of Epigenetics: How environmental factors like diet, stress, and birth conditions can dim or enhance genetic expression. 🔬

3. Real-Life Implications: Insights into lactose intolerance evolution and how epigenetics influences this condition over generations. 🥛

4. Healthcare Applications: Understanding the link between our genetic makeup and conditions like cancer, demonstrating why treatments can vary dramatically between individuals. 🏥

5. The Microbiome's Role: How our gut bacteria significantly affect our health, from our immune system to our brain function. 🦠

6. Historical and Modern Views: How perceptions of genes and health have evolved and what current research says about our control over our health destiny. 📘

 

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