This is fascinating. The past few weeks my wife and I have been vigorously discussing genetics, telomeres and, especially epigenetics. The conversation got launched because we both were listening to Neal Stephenson's new book The Seveneves.
Political persuasion may turn out to be more of an epigenetic phenomena. Here are to very funny and informative Ted Talks about this. Epigenetic transformation -- you are what your grandparents ate: Pamela Peeke at TEDxLowerEastSide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udlz7CMLuLQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udlz7CMLuLQ Epigenetic transformation -- you are what your grandpar... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udlz7CMLuLQ Dr. Peeke is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, expert and speaker in integrative medicine. Acclaimed as one of America's top physicians, Dr. ... View on www.youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udlz7CMLuLQ Preview by Yahoo and Identically Different: Tim Spector at TEDxKingsCollegeLondon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W5SeBYERNI&list=PLI48FFN17cTPCKPBWAdEYblJD29KrV6U-&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W5SeBYERNI&list=PLI48FFN17cTPCKPBWAdEYblJD29KrV6U-&index=10 Identically Different: Tim Spector at TEDxKingsColl... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W5SeBYERNI&list=PLI48FFN17cTPCKPBWAdEYblJD29KrV6U-&index=10 Tim Spector is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Founder of TwinsUK. He has demonstrated the genetic basis of a wide range of common diseases, pre... View on www.youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W5SeBYERNI&list=PLI48FFN17cTPCKPBWAdEYblJD29KrV6U-&index=10 Preview by Yahoo
