Muscle Composition and ACTN3
When I got my DNA test results back from 23andMe, one of the things it said made me laugh. It
Tag: genetics
Completed! Course Certificate – Case Studies in Personalized Medicine
I am incredibly proud of this: Case Studies in Personalized Medicine This course was hard, much more so than you might
Thoughts on Genetics and Medicine
Yep, this doesn’t surprise me at all: 23andMe have questions they ask participants. They ask about sleep, diet, and genetic
Muscle Memory in Your DNA
I just finished reading several articles on how the DNA of your muscles remember muscle growth. Essentially, your muscles are tagged
On Learning About Nutrition and DNA
Why am I studying Nutrition and Genetics? Because these are both areas that fascinate me, and I have personal stories
Learning About Chromosomes and Family Trees
I am taking an online course in Personalized Medicine through Vanderbilt University’s Online Learning school. While that might seem a
NAT1 and the Risk of Lung Cancer
NAT1 gene, located on Chromosome 8, deals with metabolizing certain drugs, carcinogens and…. smoke from cigarettes. I have this gene, and
Athletes, Body Types and Genetics
Roughly two and a half years ago I joined a local CrossFit gym. In addition to CrossFit, they also have
The DRD4 Gene and Risk Taking
Just a few moments after publishing my last article on adventurous eaters, I sat down with a cup of coffee
Genealogy, Genes and Food
Awhile back I got interested in my family tree. I spent a few years utterly immersed in following my family’s