Epigenetics unlocked – how behavior shapes biology
From Absolute Gene-ius by Jordan Ruggieri, Lisa Crawford
May 20, 2026 · 42 min · Season 4 · Episode 8
About this episode
This episode explores how behavior and environment influence gene expression through epigenetics.
Epigenetics reveals how environment and behavior shape gene expression without altering DNA. In this episode, Dr. Robert Philibert explores how these changes drive disease and how we can measure and modify them for better health outcomes.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jordan Ruggieri, Lisa Crawford
Guest: Dr. Robert Philibert
Topics covered
- epigenetics
- gene expression
- behavior
- health outcomes
- disease
Keywords
- epigenetics
- gene expression
- behavior
- health
- disease
- environment
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Organizations: Absolute Gene-ius
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