After having discussed what epigenetic mechanisms are and how we’ve learnt about what they do, it is now time to look into how epigenetics affect our lives if things do not go the way they are supposed to go.
It is not uncommon for scientists to work irregular hours: starting very early in the morning to have all lab equipment for yourself, and/or continuing until late at night. Next to increased productivity (at least that’s what we think … read on!), what are the other consequences of screwing up your biological clock?
Bijna elk populair televisieprogramma heeft tegenwoordig een tweede scherm: met de iPad op schoot kijken we televisie, ondertussen snel even de mail checkend en natuurlijk houden we op de smartphone ook nog in de gaten wat er op Twitter en Facebook gebeurt. Efficient toch, dat multitasken?