5989663119001 If you look at your family tree and become concerned your ancestors may have passed on genetic problems, such as heart disease or diabetes, to you, cheer up! Turns out, your genes don't have to control your life. Scientists have recently discovered through the study of epigenetics, that adopting healthy behaviors can turn off undesirable genes. If you wish you inherited better DNA, you're not alone. Epigenetics expert Dr. Sara Gottfried says we could all use an upgrade in that department. "I've tested a lot of people over the last twelve years in terms of genomics," she told CBN News, "And everyone has two to five not so great genes."