One Response to Language & Genetics

[McMillan, Carol]

Do you have a readable reference for that?  I'm good at basic
biochemical genetics, but I need updating.  I haven't heard the term
"epigenome" before.
 
Thanks, Carol

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There is too much emphasis purely on genetics and not enough
consideration of the epigenome, e.g. the "switches" that control the
genes.  The way the "switches" are oriented on the genes can be acquired
during life and transmitted to progeny since, unlike most people would
have one believe, the entire chromosome is passed from parents to
siblings, not just the DNA blueprint itself......
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