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Phthalate detoxification pathway, phthalate genetic interaction, phthalate overview

Phthalates: Genes, Diet, and Detoxification Pathways

Phthalates are a type of chemical used as plasticizers to make plastics more pliable. There has been a lot of research on the endocrine-disrupting effects of phthalates. Your genetic variants may impact whether phthalates are a problem for you.

5 Genes that influence nutrition: MTHFR gene, FASD1 gene, LCT Gene BCO1 gene, Histamine Intolerance genes

5 Genes That Can Help You Dial In Your Diet

BookmarkTired of guessing which vitamins and nutrients you need more of? Use your genetic raw data from 23andMe or AncestryDNA to find out! Here are five examples of how you can use your genetic data to understand how your genes can influence your need for specific nutrients. This is a … Read more

Sleep Report: Genetic Causes of Sleep Problems

This is a quick (Member’s Only) overview of how your genetic variants impact various aspects of sleep including insomnia, circadian rhythm, and sleep quality.

Allergy Medicine: Why Fexofenadine Works Better for Some People

Allergy Medicine: Why Fexofenadine Works Better for Some People

Ever wonder why a certain medication may work great for a friend and do nothing for you? One reason could be the genes involved in transporting the medication into and out of your cells. This article looks at the research studies on fexofenadine and the Multidrug Resistance Protein variants.

Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), Genes, symptoms, solutions

Familial Mediterranean Fever: Mimics fibromyalgia, arthritis, inflammation

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a genetic condition of inflammatory episodes that cause painful joints, pain in the abdomen, or pain in the chest. It is most often accompanied by a fever. FMF is often misdiagnosed as various pain-related conditions such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, or gouty arthritis.

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PRO Member: Tools and Printables

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Long Spike

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How Genetics Affects Serotonin, serotonin transport and receptors

Serotonin: How Your Genes Affect this Neurotransmitter

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is important in depression, sleep, and many other aspects of health. Learn how your genetic variants in the serotonin receptor genes impact their function.

HMGB1: From Nuclear Organizer to Inflammatory Alarmin

HMGB1 gene: inflammatory response protein important in sepsis and COVID-19

The HMGB1 protein has a unique role in activating the inflammatory response pathways. Increased HMGB1 levels will call up the troops for a big response to an infection. Discover how genetic variants of this protein vary the risk of cancer, inflammation, and sepsis to name a few.

Insomnia Solutions Based on Your Genes

Learn about some of the genetic reasons for insomnia — and the solutions that may work for you based on your genetic variants.