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Once upon a time in the world of genetics, two identical twins were born. The two baby boys were named Jim and Tim Van Horn. All observable phenotypes were alike, this was no surprise because they were genetic clones. Their hair, eyes, behaviours were ...

Paul Andersen explains the concepts of genetics. He starts with a brief discussion of the nature vs. nurture debate and shows how epigenetics blurs this distinction. He explains how differentiation of cell types results from the inactivation of certain...

Can we make lifestyle choices that will influence our genetic code -- and that of our children? YES! Environmental factors can alter the way our genes are expressed. Join Dr. Ron Hunninghake and Dr. Anne Zauderer as they discuss this emerging field of ...

Adaptability Explorer David Shenk There are few authors who could write important books on subjects as diverse as Alzheimer's, chess, genetics and information overload. Yet David Shenk's background as a contributor to National Geographic, the BBC and.....

Charlotte Ling associate professor at Lund University Diabetes Centre. Diabetologia March 2013.