Randy Jirtle

Randy Jirtle is an American scientist known for his research in epigenetics, a field that studies how environmental factors can influence gene expression without changing the underlying DNA sequence. His work has highlighted how factors such as diet and lifestyle can affect health and disease across generations. Jirtle gained prominence for his studies involving the Agouti mouse model, demonstrating how diet can impact genetic traits in offspring. His findings have far-reaching implications for understanding the genetic basis of various health issues and emphasize the connection between environment and biology.