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How can identical twins with identical genomes acquire different characteristics over their lifetimes?
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Itβs do with epigenetics. Scientists have discovered that our body has an incredible ability to turn on or off parts of its genome according to our habits, our experiences, and the environment in which we live.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 How genetics can change in twins
00:57 Epigenetics
02:32 How embryos get genetic information
03:38 Can trauma be passed down through our genes?
04:34 Reprogramming our genes
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How can identical twins with identical genomes acquire different characteristics over their lifetimes?
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Itβs do with epigenetics. Scientists have discovered that our body has an incredible ability to turn on or off parts of its genome according to our habits, our experiences, and the environment in which we live.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 How genetics can change in twins
00:57 Epigenetics
02:32 How embryos get genetic information
03:38 Can trauma be passed down through our genes?
04:34 Reprogramming our genes
Check out more science videos here ππ½ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4dUkBJ9QHGzUQce5Qkt4gDE
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