Diets High in Fructose Lead to More Weight Gain
Increased fructose intake from processed foods triggers a genetic trait to store fat. This used to help us survive but now it leads to weight gain.
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Epigenetics of Offspring Influenced by Parents’ Diets
What parents eat impact their children. The diets of parents affect how their children’s genes work in a process called epigenetics.
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Get to Know a Scientist: Geneticist Michelle T. Juarez
A geneticist is a type of biologist who studies genes. Let’s hear from Michelle T. Juarez, who helps teach the next generation of scientists!
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Get to Know the Red Fox Genome
The red fox is the world’s most widely distributed land carnivore. Some surprising findings about the origins, journey and evolution of the red fox have come to light.
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Working Dogs Traded by Ancient Cultures?
Dog people love their dogs, but did you know that in the Arctic, working canines were traded as valuable commodities at least 2,000 years ago?
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Friends at First Sight? Genetics May Decide
Is there a genetic component to friendship? Mice prefer friends who are genetically similar to them, regardless of other factors.
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Does Brain Cholesterol Control Alzheimer’s?
Brain cholesterol levels may be the key to understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
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The Effect of Exercise on Your Genes
Genes can be expressed in different ways, and new research suggests that exercise has a positive impact on gene expression and your health.
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Is Depression In Our Genes?
Scientists suspect there is a biological basis for depression–it may even be coded for in our DNA. is depression in our genes?
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Protein Affects 10 Billion Blood Cells a Day
Special proteins in your blood have been identified by researchers for their role in activating stem cells to develop into healthy blood cells.
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