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Assignment:
Based on this article: What is epigenetics
1. What is epigenetics, and how is it different from simply inheriting genes from our parents?
2. What are some areas of behavioral and mental health that we think could be impacted by epigenetics, and how?
3. What other types of trauma (besides the Holocaust or impact of war) might have epigenetic effects? Expand on the ideas discussed in the article by providing your own thoughts on the epigenetics involved with at least one other type of trauma.
Pick at least two ethical concerns related to learning more about/the use of epigenetic information listed below.
4. What are some potential ethical and/or legal implications of epigenetic discrimination (e.g., insurance, access to health care, getting and keeping a job, etc.)?
5. What are some potential ethical and/or legal implications of epigenetics with regard to our right to the privacy/confidentiality of genetic and other personal health information?
6. What are some potential ethical and/or legal implications of epigenetics for holding people responsible for their behaviors? Aggression, violent crime, addiction, etc.?
-What are some potential ethical and/or legal implications of epigenetics for our healthcare system, especially with regard to the idea of personal responsibility for one's health?