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  Top 10 Genes to Check in Your Genetic Raw Data
  Wondering what is important in your genetic raw data? Check out this list of 10 genes to look at in your 23andMe or AncestryDNA data.
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  Inclusion Body Myositis: Recent Research and Genetic Links
  Inclusion body myositis is a progressive, chronic condition that causes muscle weakness. It may be an interplay between inflammation, the dysregulation of proteins, mitochondrial dysfunction, and changes to autophagy. Somewhere in the mix, autoimmunity may be triggering it.
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  Vaccines, Genetics, and Autoimmune Diseases: A roundup of the research
  A look into the research-backed studies showing how certain vaccines may slightly increase the absolute risk of autoimmune diseases in susceptible individuals. (Member’s article)
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  Vitamin K: CYP4F2 and VKORC1 Genetic Variants
  Genetic variations cause people to have higher or lower levels of vitamin K, which can affect blood clotting. Learn more about the genes that affect vitamin K and how it relates to your genetic raw data.
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  Supplemental Melatonin
  Melatonin is important for setting your circadian rhythm and for immune health. Dig into the details on melatonin supplements, scientific research, and more.
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  Lithium orotate and B12 make the world a happier place… for some people.
  For some people, low-dose, supplemental lithium orotate is a game changer when combined with vitamin B12. But other people may have little to no response. The difference may be in your genes.
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  PTPN22 and Autoimmune Diseases
  The PTPN22 gene plays a pivotal role in that balance, and genetic variants (SNPs) in PTPN22 increase your risk of autoimmune conditions such as vitiligo, alopecia, RA, type 1 diabetes, and autoimmune thyroid diseases. (Member’s article)
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  TNF-alpha: Inflammation and Your Genes
  Do you feel like you are always dealing with inflammation? Joint pain, food sensitivity, etc? Perhaps you are genetically geared towards a higher inflammatory response. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is an inflammatory cytokine that acts as a signaling molecule in our immune system.
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  Genetic variants linked to COVID-19 severity
  The question on everyone’s mind these days seems to be… Will I get the COVID? If I do, will it be bad? Learn about the result of a new genome-wide association study, and then check your genetic data. (Member’s article)
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  SCD1: A lynchpin of metabolism
  The SCD1 enzyme converts saturated fatty acids to unsaturated fats. Learn how your genes impact this enzyme, and how this relates to weight loss.
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  Zinc genes: The healing power of zinc
  Learn why zinc is important for your immune system and so much more. Find out how your genes impact your need for zinc and discover ways of boosting your zinc status. 
• Immune System and Inflammation Topic Summary Report
  Utilize our Immune System and Inflammation Topic Summary Reports with your 23andMe or AncestryDNA genetic data to see which articles may be most relevant to you. These summaries are attempting to distill the complex information down into just a few words. Please see the linked articles for details and complete references. (Member’s article)