Ancestral Ghosts in Your Genome
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore groundbreaking research on epigenetics and its impact on our understanding of genomics and inheritance in this 20-minute TEDx talk by Michael Skinner. Discover how environmental factors can influence gene expression across generations, challenging traditional theories of evolution. Learn about non-genetic forms of inheritance and their role in disease etiology. Gain insights into Skinner's work on environmental toxicants and their promotion of epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of adult-onset diseases. Understand the significance of this research in expanding our knowledge of how our environments shape the genes of future generations. Delve into the fascinating world of reproductive sciences and integrated biotechnology as presented by a leading researcher in the field.
Syllabus
Ancestral ghosts in your genome | Michael Skinner | TEDxRainier
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