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    New Science of Epigenetics Proves DNA is Not Destiny


    New Science of Epigenetics Proves DNA is Not Destiny
    09-09-2019
    Lorie Johnson
    https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/health/...is-not-destiny

    DURHAM, NC – A new study suggests that it may possible to reverse the aging process.

    Nine healthy volunteers took a cocktail of three common drugs for a year, and Nature magazine reports they lost an average of two and a half years on what's called their "epigenetic clock" which measures biological age.

    Researchers caution
    that the results are preliminary and not solid since it was a small study.

    But the science of epigenetics reveals that even though many of our health characteristics are in our genes, our actions can turn bad genes off and good ones on.

    So what does the term "epigenetics" mean?

    Medical science often proves the wisdom of the Bible, such as the benefits of fasting and forgiveness. Scripture also talks about God "visiting the iniquity of the father on the children, on the third and fourth generations." Recent scientific studies are proving that true, as well, in the field of epigenetics.

    Thanks to DNA home test kits, you can learn about your genes and various health issues by just filling a tube with saliva and sending it to the lab. While those results may reveal a lot, they don't always tell the whole story. We are equipped with a mechanism called the epigenome that tells our genes what to do.

    Epigenetics: Light Switch for Our Genes

    Epigenetic expert Dr. Michael Roizen, Cleveland Clinic's Chief Wellness Officer and author of Age Proof, told CBN News epigenetics is like a light switch. Our behavior can silence our genes or activate them.

    "And which of your genes are on or not are, to a large degree, your choices, by things you do," he said, "So is epigenetics important? Absolutely."

    Our DNA is made up of genes. Our behavior, such as what we eat, smoke, even think, dispatches marker to the top of our DNA which tell our genes to turn on or off.

    "So if you're stressed and not managing it, you're going to turn certain genes on that cause inflammation," Dr. Roizen explained.

    Pregnant mothers can dramatically influence their baby's genes, such as those that tell the body to hang onto fat....




    ...."I feel like we made a contribution to science that will be there literally forever," Dr. Jirtle told CBN News. Dr. Jirtle compares epigenetics to programming a computer.

    "The deterministic part in our system is the DNA. That's the stable part," Dr. Jirtle explained, "The free will part comes in through the software that tells that deterministic how to work. We are in effect a programmable computer. That's how we were made."

    Dr. Jirtle says the behavior of both parents can alter their child's gene expression and sometimes these changes stick.

    Generational Curses

    "You can see that, in effect, what God I think was telling us, is that, 'This is the way you're made, and if you mess with this system you're not going to alter the genome so much, but you're going to alter your programs," Dr. Jirtle said, "And those, since they're not totally erased necessarily, as they go from generation to generation, as they go through the egg and the sperm, can literally give rise to problems in the next generation, and the following, and the following, out to four and five generations."

    As epigenetics research proceeds, scientists hope to pinpoint how specific areas of the genome are affected. They also are trying to develop drugs that can manipulate the epigenome safely.

    Still, one thing is certain: lifestyle choices can bring out the best or worst in our DNA, changes that can be passed on to our children, grandchildren and beyond.



    New Science of Epigenetics Proves DNA is Not Destiny
    Published on Jun 26, 2018






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    Epigenetics Lets Us Turn Off Problem Genes
    Published on Jan 11, 2019





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    This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity (futility) of their mind, having the understanding darkened...
    (Ephesians 4:17-18)

    Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly...
    (Psalm 1)

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    Very interesting. I believe a great deal of a person's health has to do with their thoughts about life in general.

    While out walking, I was thinking about aging and Moses today. Moses died 120 years old (correct me if I'm wrong). And his eyesight was not dim and he was strong. I think that all that time in the presence of the Lord, living and getting direction direct from God had a lot to do with his health right up to the end.

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