what besides genes influences traits
Histones are spools of proteins that surround the chromosome and control the switching on of genes. National Human Genome Research Institute. Changes made to the protein spools that surround chromosomes are passed down generations, proving that inherited traits are decided by more than just DNA, says a new study.
Genes influence what we look like on the outside and how we work on the inside. They contain the information our bodies need to make chemicals called proteins. Proteins form the structure of our bodies, as well playing an important role in the processes that keep us alive.