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  Selenium and Your Genes
  Selenium is a trace element found in certain foods. Learn how selenium is used in the body, why it is important, and how genetic variants can make someone more susceptible to problems with a selenium-deficient diet.
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  FTO: The ‘fatso’ gene & weight loss options
  The FTO gene is nick-named the ‘fatso gene’ because of its association with obesity. This article digs into the current research on the FTO gene and then will give you some science-based options for controlling your weight if you carry the FTO genetic variant.
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  Choline-rich foods and recipe ideas
  Interested in choline-rich foods? This article focuses on foods high in choline that can be easily incorporated into your diet plus links to choline-rich recipes.
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  Genetic risk and Guillain-Barré syndrome
  This article dives into the research on Guillain-Barré syndrome, explaining the course of the disease, and covering the genetic variants that increase the relative risk of this serious autoimmune disease. (Member’s article)
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  Dyslexia – Genetic Connections
  While dyslexia is known to run in families, the role of genetics in dyslexia is still being determined. Here is a quick look at some of the genes thought to be involved in dyslexia, affecting around 10% of the population.
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  Nootropics and genetics
  Nootropics are supplements used to boost cognition and memory. Learn how the substance works and the genes connected to the mechanism of action.
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  Trimethylaminuria: Genetic variants that cause a malodorous body odor
  Often referred to as ‘fish odor disease’, trimethylaminuria causes a strong odor in sweat, urine, and breath. This article explores the FMO3 gene, which encodes the enzyme that breaks down trimethylamine.
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  Foods rich in vitamin A – retinol form
  Interested in vitamin A foods? This article focuses on foods high in the retinol form of vitamin A that your body doesn’t need to convert plus some great links to vitamin A-rich recipes.
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  Genetics, inflammatory cytokines, and recurrent miscarriage
  Learn about how genetic variants in certain inflammatory cytokines can increase or decrease the risk of recurrent miscarriage.