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Inheritance

2022/4/1
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The episode explores the idea that external influences can alter our genetic makeup, challenging the traditional view of genetic determinism.

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Once a kid is born, their genetic fate is pretty much sealed. Or is it? In this episode, originally aired in 2012, we put nature and nurture on a collision course and discover how outside forces can find a way inside us, and change not just our hearts and minds, but the basic biological blueprint that we pass on to future generations.*Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab) today.    *

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