Super Genes tackles
some of the biggest questions in life and health. For years there has
been an on-going controversy on whether our development is more a
product of our genes (nature) or our environment (nurture). This book
discusses new genetic research and shows how advances in
understanding epigenetics brings the two together. We are a product
of our genes, but many factors are involved in their expression. This
discussion is the focus of Part One. I thought it was excellent.
Part Two discusses
life style adaptations you can make to improve your health. While the
suggestions are good, if you follow current nutrition and health
advice, this part doesn't present as much new information as Parts
One and Three.
Part Three moves
from the science of Part One to how consciousness and the mind are
involved in the expression of genetic characteristics. This part
contains a very interesting discussion of evolution, relating to the
specificity of mutations and how they change genes to bring about new
characteristics. It moves away from the traditional Darwinian theory
of random mutation. I thought this discussion was excellent.
I highly recommend
this book if you are interested in health and new research relating
to how our health is affected by the life style choices we make.
I received this book
from Blogging for Books for this review.
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