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Our genes do not control us
This is an exciting book that reveals a scientific basis for the demolition of the theory of genetic determinism.
In his work as a cell biologist Lipton discovered that the cell membrane and not the gene-containing nucleus is responsible for what happens in the cell. He thereby concludes that we are not controlled by our genes but that it is our interactions with the environment that are significant. His book thus provides a weighty contribution to the nature-nurture debate.
He also refutes the old Darwinian beliefs that evolution occurs through combat and struggle, and confirms the validity of the work of the much maligned biologist Lamarck.
I freely admit that many of the scientific details contained in this book are beyond my understanding. Nevertheless, Lipton's description of his enthusiasm when experiencing his big insight, and of the effect his revelation had on his beliefs, development and life as a whole make this book far from dry, and in fact fascinating.
We learn from the book that regardless of our genes and our circumstances we can change our lives through our thoughts and feelings, though the author emphasizes that our subconscious programmes are a force to be reckoned with, re-programming thus being essential.
I highly recommend this book!
A biological theory of mind 
The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton, Elite Books, Santa Rosa, CA, USA; and Cygnus Books, Llandeilo, UK; 2005, 224 ff.
A biological theory of mind
By Howard A. Jones
For over a century, many biologists have rejected Lamarckian ideas on how the environment might affect us biologically in ways that could be transmitted to our children. Lamarckian theory was developed fully in a book written in 1809. It was still extant when Darwin published the Origin of Species exactly fifty years later. The crux of the problem is that our genes containing DNA determine our physical and mental characteristics and the structure of DNA does not change in our lifetime, except through exposure to radiation or toxic chemicals.
Although the structure of DNA does not normally change, its function is continually affected by RNA, which is sensitive to its environment. This is what Lipton's book is all about - how these effects on our cells are brought about. It is written in an accessible style by an eminent cell biologist, an expert in his field. I doubt that the book was ever intended as a `self-help' book, criticized by some reviewers, except insofar as it emphasizes the importance of exposing the body to as few toxic influences as possible and, as indicated by the title, it shows how belief and intention do affect the body. It thus provides a scientific rationale for the effects of placebos on the body, and for cases of spontaneous remission of diseases like cancer.
There are some inaccurate statements in the book, as on p.195 in the statement: `Until 1975, the only geometry available for study was Euclidean'. In fact, non-Euclidean geometry dates from the mid-nineteenth century; but then, mathematics is not Lipton's field! However, I could find no errors in the biology, though again this is not my main field of expertise. The book is inspirational in encouraging us all to adopt a positive attitude of mind in the certain knowledge that there are biochemical processes that will thereby be enhanced. I suspect that those who are highly critical of this book are Darwinian materialists, to whom any suggestion that mind has any influence on the body is anathema.
There is an extensive reference list and a good index. Thoroughly recommended!
Dr Howard A. Jones is the author of The Thoughtful Guide to God (2006) and The Tao of Holism (2008), both published by O Books of Winchester, UK.
The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention
The Power Of Intention: Change The Way You Look At Things And The Things You Look At Will Change: Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way
Really interesting
Just wanted to quickly give this product 5 stars.
I'm not usually interested in biology but I do read a lot about psychology and self improvement so the fact that it was to do with beliefs grabbed me.
Not believable 
p.165: "Until 1975, the only geometry available for study was Euclidean, ...".
LOL.How about the previous 100 years of NON-Euclidean geometry? And this from a man with a PhD!
In general Dr. Lipton is so slip shod in his writing and thinking that one drops confidence in his ideas. There are all sorts of bad mistakes in this book that combine to set up cosy little mental traps for the gullible.
This is a misleadingly simplistic book - go back to your stem cells Dr. Lipton your colleagues were right about the coconuts dropping on your head - or is it the dollars from your web site?
It felt like the author ran out of steam! 
The Biology of Belief was written by a former medical school professor and research scientist. He's not only someone who clearly knows what he's talking about, but he's the kind of author who can tell a technical tale in a manner that engages and entertains the reader.
In this book, Bruce Lipton presents leading-edge research that makes up a new field of science called Epigenetics. It sounds pretty "out there" and yet the relevant discoveries have been made in established institutions and by highly-respected scientists. In a nutshell, Lipton describes a theory that our lives are far less controlled by genetics than conventional allopathic medicine would have us believe.
According to the research presented in The Biology of Belief, DNA is actually controlled by external information and stimuli, which are in large measure the individual's thoughts, attitudes and beliefs. As such, he concludes that if you can change your thoughts, then you can change your body.
You may think that you've heard this before. And to some extent you have. But The Biology of Belief presents it from a cellular biology perspective. However, that's really where the new information stops. I really enjoyed Lipton's easily understandable writing style and his at times self-deprecating humour. But by the time I finished the book, I find myself wanting more and feeling let down that this book hadn't delivered the goods.
In fact, I felt that the author actually ran out of steam. For example, the last chapter, which constitutes nearly one-fifth of the book, is devoted to so-called "conscious parenting", which felt to me to be padding rather than material taking his thesis to its next natural step.
To be sure, you'll get the message that your thoughts impact your health and life. But if you want to do anything to change those thoughts, you'll either have to sign up for someone else's workshop (one that Lipton seems to be plugging) or you'll have to turn to another book. And if I were you, I'd opt for the latter. So, here's a recommendation - How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body by David R. Hamilton!
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