genes

Integrative Analysis of the Microbiome and Metabolome of the Human Intestinal Mucosal Surface Reveals Exquisite Inter-relationships

March 1, 2016

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A fascinating open paper was published in microbiome in 2013, and its suggested conclusions are now more prescient than ever, as the relationship between…

Nature Vs Nurture Debate Meets Godzilla

June 14, 2010

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Nutrition, infection, experiences, the environment and genes interact to provide alterations to the phenotype. This concept is referred to as plasticity, the ability of…

Who Has More Genes – Us or a Grape?

May 12, 2010

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The human genome project promised us much, a future return on investment that promised the resolution of disease and the careful planning of future…

FAT? – I’m Not To Blame It’s My Genes!

April 4, 2010

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Michael Ash BSc(Hons) DO ND FDipION reviews a selection of papers exploring the intersection between our genetic code and the style of food ingested…

Coeliac Disease is Four Times More Common Now than in the 1950’s

July 13, 2009

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Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, rye and spelt. Currently, the only treatment available is the…