A growing body of scientific literature addresses how lifestyle choices affect gene expression. For the CHIROPRACTOR, correction of nerve interference takes on a deeper significance. Subluxation distorts our perception of the environment, and compromises our ability to respond to it. As every DC knows, following an ADJUSTMENT, patients frequently report a HEIGHTENED state of perceptual awareness and well-being. Quite simply, correcting interference may well affect not only the genetic expression of the patient, but also the bodies and brains of their progeny.