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Oliver J. Rando, MD, PhD, talks epigenetics

Boston Globe – March 7, 2011  Changing our kids’ genes
At the forefront of the field of epigenetics, Oliver J. Rando, MD, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry & molecular pharmacology, explains how parents can affect the health of their children and grandchildren beyond DNA sequence. 

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