One Response to Language & Genetics

[Andre Cramblit]

sorry was just passing on a comment that was sent my way

On Nov 20, 2006, at 9:28 AM, McMillan, Carol wrote:

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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