Evidence has shown that environmental factors, such as stress levels, smoking, habit, lifestyle and even finances can trigger changes in gene expression. While the genetic sequence remains unchanged, epigenetic changes can be passed to the next generation and have been linked to conditions such as obesity and autism-related disorders. Epigenetic changes are often caused by DNA methylation, a process whereby a methyl group is attached to DNA, silencing ...
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