We (Can) Turn Our Genes “On” And “Off”
Studies of human gene expression show that if we choose to make certain lifestyle changes, we can influence whether our genes are “on” or “off.” In fact, our choices can influence an estimated 1,200 of the 1,500 genes that are “on” and probably can influence the other estimated 21,000 that are “off”.
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By making healthy lifestyle choices, we can self-engineer genetic alterations to both prevent disease and boost longevity. Numbers speak volumes: we are our own gene-whisperers.
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