Impact Of Food On Genes
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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What You Eat Could Alter Your Unborn Children And Grandchildren's Genes
Within the last century, researchers understanding of genetics has undergone a profound transformation.
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Father's Diet May Impact the Son's Ability to Reproduce
This study highlighted the importance of the paternal environment on future generations, even long time before offsprings were produced.
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Your Year of Birth May Determine Risk of Obesity
Scientists have now discovered that the impact of a gene associated with obesity, largely depends on the birth year of an individual!
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Father's drinking habits may affect son's genes
We know how alcohol consumption can adversely affect one's health but this new research states that a father's drinking habit may have an impact on his son's preferences way before he is born! A recent study indicates that a father's habit of drinking...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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What You Eat Could Alter Your Unborn Children And Grandchildren's Genes
Within the last century, researchers understanding of genetics has undergone a profound transformation.
-
Father's Diet May Impact the Son's Ability to Reproduce
This study highlighted the importance of the paternal environment on future generations, even long time before offsprings were produced.
-
Your Year of Birth May Determine Risk of Obesity
Scientists have now discovered that the impact of a gene associated with obesity, largely depends on the birth year of an individual!
-
Father's drinking habits may affect son's genes
We know how alcohol consumption can adversely affect one's health but this new research states that a father's drinking habit may have an impact on his son's preferences way before he is born! A recent study indicates that a father's habit of drinking...
