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Every cell in your body has the same genes, but not every cell has the same genes “turned on.” This is because some genes are specific for bone, some for blood, some for neurons, and so forth. During development, the genes involved in, say, muscle-cell machinery are turned on in muscle cells, while the genes for blood, bone, and brain are turned off. As cells become “specialized,” many of their genes are shut off.
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
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