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Genome Your unique list of genetic instructions stored in the sequence of base pairs in your DNA. High fructose corn syrup A processed corn product which has enhanced sweetening qualities, but it is only processed in the liver and becomes body fat. Vocabulary Term Definition Histones For storage in the cell nucleus, DNA is wrapped around these proteins (histones) like thread around small spools. DNA wrapped tightly like this is not able to be read and is deactivated. But if something causes the DNA to “unwind” from the histone, it can then can open up and become active. Hypertension High blood pressure that can lead to heart attacks and stroke Model system Selection of the lowest level of organism that will allow researchers to answer an research question Obesity Excess body weight for a person’s height that is considered dangerous for their health Poor fetal nutrition Poor nutrition of the mother which impacts the development of her baby because of missing nutrients in her diet such as folic acid or calcium and/or because of the presence of excess fats or calories. Schizophrenia A mental (brain) disorder where the person can have strong emotion swings, trouble understanding reality, and often wants to be alone Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance Inheritance of epigenetic markers across generations that affect gene expression and trait(s) of offspring. Traits studied in epigenetics often refer to the way people behave or their vulnerability to disease. Normally markers are wiped clean at conception (when egg and sperm meet), but research is beginning to establish that some markers are not erased. Vulnerabilities Environmental factors may influence the epigenome which may result in a person becoming more or less likely to develop a disease. Whole foods Foods that do not go through any processing or very little processing. For example: whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Whole foods usually do not contain additives.