Science: How activation of genes in the womb can shape health over a lifetime

Here's a very interesting article on recent genetic research. Scientists are looking at how genes are activated in the womb by the activities and environment of the mother. It appears that through such interactions, gene changes can occur which will affect the child in his or her later life.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/09/23/224387744/how-a-pregnant-womans-choices-could-shape-a-childs-health