Questions About Genetics MyHappyGenes is dedicated to helping individuals achieve healthy outcomes through knowledge of DNA and Genetics. By understanding your DNA you can better understand your health outcomes. Here are a couple of articles we have written on that subject. Genetics Determine Your Best Diet Everyone knows people who can eat whatever they like, …
Human health and disease susceptibility dominated studies for much of the twentieth century. The majority of these studies focused on identifying single genetic and environmental agents that could explain genetic variations, human health, and disease susceptibility. This new century has been characterized by huge advances in our understanding of Mendelian disorders with severe clinical outcomes. …
Research on marijuana use disorders has greatly expanded as more states legalize marijuana use. This includes studies that help uncover the connections between genetic roots and marijuana use disorders. An international team of researchers and scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found two regions in our DNA that are believed to …
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Similar to inheriting traits like eye and hair color, you can also inherit the susceptibility to diseases from your family members. The genes that you directly inherit from your parents can also impact your health and potential for disease. However, they can be many causes of diseases and other health related issues. Your susceptibility to …
Studies on cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be used to highlight the problems that occur in using genetic information to understand the etiology of some of the most common chronic diseases. These studies on cardiovascular disease (CVD) are also used to help identify those at the highest risk of developing CVD. Most cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases …
One of the first as steps of understanding the connection between genetics and health is identifying the mechanisms of gene expression. By identifying genes whose variations are associated with different diseases, a better understanding of the linkage between genetics and health can be reached. Understanding the mechanisms of gene expression and how they are influenced …
Genetic susceptibility refers to a person’s increased chance of developing a particular disease based on their genetic makeup.Inherited genetic variation has been studied for over 100 years. Geneticists examine how different genes can increase a person’s risk of developing certain diseases. Genetic susceptibility studies have been done in two ways with different points of focus. …
According to a recent study, published in Communication Monographs, led by Kory Floyd, a professor in the University Arizona Department of Communication in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the level of affection expressed by women, to an extent, can be understood by analyzing genetics and their environment. However, the same cannot be said for men.
How Genes Play a Role in Disease and Health
When slight changes occur in genes, it can cause susceptibility to many common diseases, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mental illness. Genetic predisposition and the risk of disease can depend on multiple factors in addition to genetic changes.
Happy Genes? Could the key to mental and emotional wellbeing be in your genes? Simeone Scaramozzino, Yogi, and Innovator, who creates meaningful businesses for the conscious & sustainable evolutionary journey of all planetary ecosystems, communities, tribes, recently did an interview with Dr. J. Dunn. Dr. J Dunn, is the Founder, CEO, and Lead Scientist of …
