Epigenetics

The Ultimate Mystery of Inheritance

By: Richard C. Francis

Narrated by: Kurt Elftmann

Goodbye, genetic blueprint.... The first book for general listeners on the game-changing field of epigenetics.

The burgeoning new science of epigenetics offers a cornucopia of insights - some comforting, some frightening. For example, the male fetus may be especially vulnerable to certain common chemicals in our environment, in ways that damage not only his own sperm but also the sperm of his sons. And it’s epigenetics that causes identical twins to vary widely in their susceptibility to dementia and cancer. But here’s the good news: unlike mutations, epigenetic effects are reversible. Indeed, epigenetic engineering is the future of medicine.

©2011 Richard C. Francis (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Great Exploration of Epigenetic Differentiation

The lay person's peek into what makes us unique. Teaser for follow-up studies or research.

Dated but decent

This is a fair but limited review of the basics of epigenetics. As a biologist I was left at the end with a desire for a more up-to-date review. It nonetheless cover some bases

Biology background helpful

Great synopsis on the current state of epigentics. It is definitely helpful to have a background with some biology knowledge, at least intro college biology.

fascinating explanation

fascinating explanation of the origin of epigenetics. I also had no idea of the relationship between stem cells and cancer.

excellent in depth fresh

okay so it is 7 years old but still the information is the freshest I have run across in audio form. Lots of very good very detailed information not a casual read