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Ghost in Your Genes
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the
companion Web site accompany this
program:
Epigenetic Therapy
Learn what epigenetics is, how it may cause disease, why epigenetic
changes accumulate with age, and more in this interview with Dr.
Jean-Pierre Issa. (Grades 9-12)
Ask the Expert
Send in questions about epigenetics for geneticist Randy Jirtle.
(Questions due by Wednesday, October 17; selected responses will be
posted on Monday, October 22.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
A Tale of Two Mice
Hear in this audio slide show how the epigenome can make
identical-twin mice appear so different. (Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Gene Switches
Find out in this slide show how fruit fly genes get expressed during
development. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 9-12)
Plus:
Podcasts
Subscribe to NOVA's podcast feeds for downloadable audio and video
stories.
Links and Books
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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