Did you know that your genes can influence how likely you are to get cavities? While diet, oral hygiene, and bacteria all play a role, research shows that genetics can also affect your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. One key genetic factor is the AMY1 gene, which encodes the salivary amylase enzyme that […]
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All about DietaryChoiceTM – the latest DNA-based report focussed on eating behaviour and obesity powered by Fitgenes Article author: Cristina Fortuno, PhD Dr Fortuno is genetic scientist with focus on human health, and has a PhD (University of Queensland) in Human genetics. Fitgenes has just released DietaryChoice™, a new […]
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A new article published in The Conversation by Monica Dus has highlighted the role of nutrigenomics on our health. Nutrigenomics is an evolving science that studies the interaction between human genome, human nutrition and health. In this article, Monica suggests a new definition of food beyond calories, energy and sustenance, as something directly able to […]
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