Sometimes I am amazed to remember that we are the surviving genes of our ancestors. They lived through wars, plagues and catastrophes. Their bodies survived and passed their genes to future generations, meaning us.
Are my genes a success or a time bomb?
I often wonder how my exposure to a very different environment than theirs is going to affect my genes and those I pass to my next generation.
The human body is in constant evolution, trying to accommodate the changes in climate and in the environment. Are we evolving as a race to be a better one, or exposure to chemicals are changing our body to a frail one, unable to adapt?
Are we really stronger now or the only reason we strive is because of advances in medicine?
I would like to think that if we eat, drink and live healthier we can pass those genes to the next generation and hope that we can strengthen the human race...
My inspiration for today:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57518139/study-of-33000-people-shows-soda-affects-genes-that-control-for-weight-gain/
Incredible that Soda alters genes! If they change them, am I passing those changed genes to my kids?
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