Mother Jones recently ran a piece written and illustrated by editorial fellow, Joe Kloc, on the emerging science of epigenetics. In "The Illustrated Guide to Epigenetics," Kloc gives a basic introduction to epigenetics, and explores how non-genetic environmental factors such as smoking and stress can impact genetic expression. Considering that this important area of study receives considerably less attention than genetics, it is nice to see Mother Jones provide its readers with this pleasant primer. Of course, it remains to be seen if and how this emerging field will impact future medical, research and policy decisions.
By Julia Black, MIT Technology Review | 10.16.2025
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