Epigenetics Explained: What Every Biology Teacher Needs to Know | S2 E39

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Epigenetics is one of the most fascinating (and challenging) topics in A Level Biology.

In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I sit down with Rachel, biology teacher, former scientist, and epigenetics educator, to explore how teachers can make this complex topic more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for students.

Drawing on her experience as a researcher and her recent training at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Rachel shares practical classroom strategies, common misconceptions, and exciting developments in the field that go far beyond the specification.

We discuss:

Why students often struggle with epigenetics

Common misconceptions about inheritance and gene expression

The role of non-coding DNA and chromatin structure

The emerging science of the epigenetic clock