The Fackin' English Zone

- Papa, It's ten now. Hurry up, and I can't wait to hear today's story - excited Firouz climbed to stairs quickly. - Mind your step, little boy ! - said Joe - Did you brush your teeth? - Papa, I did brush my teeth, washed my face, and Miss-Your-Leah changed me into the bed suit. Come on, Papa, I will tell Captain Sinbad about your slow-going - Firouz started to complain since he saw his Papa did not move his eyes out from the news on TV - PAPA Joeyyyy !! - Okay, crew, Papa will be there in one more minute. Just prepare yourself for the next adventure. - Joe stood up and followed his son to the bed. - Don't forget to kiss Mom goodnight before you go to bed, Firouz! - I am so much ready, Papa - Smiled Firouz - Good night, mama. I love you as much I love ice cream - He kissed his mother Leah - And, would you mind if you take me to Haagen Daaz tomorrow? - What an ice-cream boy! - Leah kissed Firouz - Enjoy your nighttime. Mama loves you - Firouz went to his room

  Can the Environment change your DNA? What is DNA? Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries the genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. DNA is made of two linked strands that wind around each other to resemble a twisted ladder — a shape known as a double helix. Each strand has a backbone made of alternating sugar (deoxyribose) and phosphate groups. Attached to each sugar is one of four bases: adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), or thymine (T). The two strands are connected by chemical bonds between the bases: adenine bonds with thymine, and cytosine bonds with guanine. The sequence of the bases along DNA’s backbone encodes biological information, such as the instructions for making a protein or RNA molecule. Can DNA be changed by the environment? While the sequence of DNA may not be affected by your environment, the way genes work—called gene expression—can.   Think of DNA as a computer’s hardware; there may be several ty