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Is there a genetic basis for high carbs making us fat?

Recent research out this past week shed a genetic light on why high-carbohydrate diets have always been connected to extra weight. The research ... Read More »

Gene therapy study halted after death

After a gene therapy study was halted recently due to an arthritic patient's death, the study has resumed under some different conditions. Mainly, ... Read More »

Find long lost relatives by tracking their DNA online

Right now you can find almost anybody in the world using the internet, whether it's through paying a high-tech online service or simply "Googling" ... Read More »

DNA may be to blame for chronic overeating

I've read some research recently that suggested genetic predisposition to obesity, which I found quite interesting. A new piece of research this past ... Read More »

Longevity gene tied to lower cholesterol

Genes are starting to show up in the medical news in abundance these days, and MIT researchers said this past week that a gene already associated with ... Read More »

Publicly publishing your own genetic code

If you were to map the majority of your own genes to see what you may be prediposed to, would you change your lifestyle habits and revamp your ... Read More »

Nutrigenetics to save all of us from generic, TV-pitched diets?

Do your genes play a role in your health? Of course, although some of the healthiest people on the planet can die early and some of the most healthy ... Read More »

Get your DNA analyzed, and learn what can kill you

It seems like scientists are constantly discovering new products or foods that might cause cancer or heart disease. However, all of these potential ... Read More »

Male smokers pass genetic damage on to their offspring

Obviously, smoking is bad for you, and it's long been proven that second-hand smoke poses a significant health-risk, especially for children who live ... Read More »

It really is your DNA versus your diet

Different diets work for different people, but it may be about more than just personality type and food preferences. New research suggests that your ... Read More »