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The Human DNA is like a Christmas tree
It has lots of light on, the active genes, and even more lights off, the inactive genes.
Some genes are supposed to turn off at a certain level of individual development, others are supposed to turn on, but most genes need to be needed by the person’s activity to turn on or even to stay on.
A light on is a human capacity that is active. It signifies that the organism considers it worthwhile and needed to keep it on… Because it produces a benefit commensurate with the energy expenditure the body needs to put out to keep it on.
A light off is a human capacity that is not active. Continue reading “How is the human DNA is like a Christmas tree”