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Optimal Performance

CHAPTER

The Resilient Woman: A Case Study in Epigenetics

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the case of a woman who lived to be the oldest person ever despite heavy smoking and drinking habits. They question how she was able to avoid negative health effects and attribute it to the idea of epigenetics, where genetic expression can be influenced by the environment. They compare genes to a grocery store, where you can create various dishes but the quality depends on your cooking skills. They also mention that even those with genetic diseases can potentially change their gene expression through epigenetic changes.

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