I am very intrigued by Bruce's work. Epigenetic control is to do with reponse to environment or environments influence on nature of cell development. Our perception of world influence biological chemistry and expression of genes. 95% of our life is run by sub-conscious programs or conditionings we receive in first six years of life. Entire attitudes and belief systems are imitated from adults arounds us, so they remain unexamined. Subconscious habits keep repeating limited, false and negative patterns of thinking and beliefs.
Moment to moment mindfulness is what Buddha taught in his four foundation of mindfulness to unlock our spiritual mind, intelligence and spiritual biology. Fifty trillion cells in our human body...all are self-sufficient and conscious. Brain releases chemistry that matches our thoughts. Stress hormones compromises immune system. Current research in neuroscience supports effectiveness of mindfulness practice on stress reduction and healing response. 98% of illness is due to environment, lifestyle factors and only 2% due to genetic factors. But that is not a conscious perception even among scientists and physicians.