Epi-genetics

Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene activity that do not alter the underlying DNA sequence but influence how genes are turned on or off. These modifications can be affected by factors like environment, lifestyle, and experiences, and they help determine how cells behave without changing the genetic code itself. Think of it as an additional layer of regulation that controls gene expression, impacting development, health, and disease. Epigenetic changes are sometimes heritable, meaning they can pass from one generation to the next, but they are also dynamic and responsive to external influences.