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Episode 22: Epigenetics | How Nutrition Can Influence Gene Expression | Part 1

April 11, 2025 • Michelle Brown and Anika Rouf • Season 1 • Episode 22

In this episode, Michelle and Anika dive into the fascinating world of epigenetics and its implications on fertility and pregnancy. They discuss how environmental factors, particularly nutrition, can modify gene expression without altering DNA sequences through examples like the Dutch Hunger Winter study. They also cover key concepts such as methylation and histone modification and provide practical analogies to help listeners understand these complex processes.

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