Course Description
Do you ever wonder why puppies or kittens from the same litter end up with different health issues and lifespans? Why would similar gene combinations produce such varied responses in individual animals? A gene is made of DNA and does not change. However, scientists have recently shown that we (and our animals) can actually change how our genes express themselves. The way a gene causes the body to respond can be altered by lifestyle choices. This new field of study is called epigenetics.
Things to Learn
In this course, we’ll cover the science of epigenetics, and focus on specific (though still to be proven as epigenetic) ways you can improve your dog or cat’s health and longevity.