Your DNA is not your destiny

We can’t change our DNA code but lifestyle factors such as stress, exercise and social interactions can change the activity of our genes and make us resilient or vulnerable to mental health disorders. QUT geneticist Divya Mehta has discovered the drivers of stress in different populations and envisions a future of reduced rates of mental health illness.

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