– Watch the epigenetics video from PBS (which I will attach)
– Begin the paper by defining epigenetics in your own words and discussing your reaction to the video.

– Interview your family members and complete the Family History-Dr. Oz (I will attach) Find out which disease(s) you are most at risk for.

– Research and locate one article on epigenetics and whatever disease you are most at risk for (select a study on research conducted on humans) from a reputable academic source:

Reputable Sources: Journal articles
government publications based on research

DO NOT USE: Magazines of any sort, whether they are on paper or online, Websites of any type, including epigenetics websites, Wikipedia

How to Perform Your Research

– Read the epigenetics article you find. Continue your paper with a discussion of the epigenetics article. Be sure to paraphrase (put things in your own words) and be sure to cite the author(s) of the article you find using APA style. Aim for about a page for this part of the paper.

– Discuss the concept of epigenesis in light of your family history and the article you read.
– Aim for one page for this section of your paper.

– Complete the Living to 100 Questionnaires.(which I will attach) Integrate your findings on the questionnaire into your discussion.

– Discuss how you can improve your health and longevity in light of your findings in this questionnaire, your understanding of epigenetics, and your knowledge of your family history. This should be your final page.

– You can go over or under a page for any of the sections of the paper as long as your total paper is 1,000 words not counting the references.