Reelin – Long Covid, Depression, and Alzheimer’s
Reelin is a key glycoprotein involved in brain development, cognition, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, autism, and cardiovascular health.
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Is Inflammation Causing Your Depression and Anxiety? The Science Behind the Link
Discover why inflammation causes depression and how your genetic variants in inflammatory genes may play a role in depression or anxiety.
Underlying Cause(s) of Depression: Leveraging Your Genetic Data
Depression can have multiple physiological causes. This article ties together 9 separate articles on depression to simply your genetic search.
Depression, Genetics, and Mitochondrial Function
How does mitochondrial dysfunction relate to major depressive disorder? Learn about the causes of mitochondrial dysfunction as well as genetic variants that link the risk of depression to the mitochondria.
MTHFR, Depression, Anxiety, Symptoms and Treatment
We are all genetically unique, and a common genetic variant in the MTHFR gene causes some people to be more susceptible to having low folate levels. This article explains the research linking MTHFR variants, folate, and depression — and gives you information on how diet or supplements may help.
Circadian Rhythm Disruption as a Root Cause of Depression
For some people, circadian disruption can be chronic – and at the heart of depression or mood disorders. Genetic variants play a role in this susceptibility. Fortunately, there are solutions that may help.
Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Circadian Clock Genes
New research shows that depression and bipolar disorder are linked to changes or disruption in circadian genes. Some people carry genetic variants in the circadian genes that make them more susceptible to circadian disruption.
ABCB1 (P-glycoprotein): Response to Medications, HRT, and Environmental Toxins
ABCB1 encodes P-glycoprotein, a transporter that removes toxins – and medications – from the body. Genetic variants in the ABCB1 gene can affect how well a medication works for you.
Hypnosis Genes: Genetic Influences on Hypnosis
Not everyone is equally susceptible to hypnosis. Learn how your genetic variants play a role in how your brain focuses and responds to hypnotic suggestions.
Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators (SPMs): The Resolution of Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is at the root of all diseases. New research discusses how pro-resolving mediators are the key to the resolution of inflammation.
Problems sleeping? Your genes can point to individualized solutions
Overview how your genes impact sleep, including insomnia, restless leg, narcolepsy, and circadian rhythm genes.
Mast Cells: MCAS, Genetics, and Solutions
Mast cells are essential to your innate immune system, defending against pathogens and allergens. For some people, mast cells can be triggered too easily, giving allergy-like responses to lots of different substances.
Carnitine: Genetic Variants Affecting Mitochondrial Energy and Health
Learn how carnitine powers cellular energy, supports organ health, and influences metabolism. Discover its benefits for brain, liver and immune function, plus how genetics affect your carnitine needs.
FTO and m6A Methylation
Recently, researchers discovered that FTO is an m6A eraser that removes methyl groups from mRNA. This discovery has opened up huge avenues of research on topics from cancer to immune response to heart disease.
Methylene Blue: Genetic Connections and Research Studies
Methylene blue has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties, but it isn’t for everyone. Learn about the genetic variants that throw a caution flag on this one.
Glutamate Receptors and Transporters
Glutamate transporters and receptors carefully balance glutamate levels in the brain. Variants in the glutamate genes can affect how your brain balances glutamate.
Building Up Iron: Hemochromatosis Mutations
A couple of common mutations can cause you to build up iron, leading to iron overload or hemochromatosis. It is one genetic disease where knowledge is really powerful – you can completely prevent hemochromatosis through blood donations.
miRNA: What It Is and How It Works
miRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression. They are important for healthy aging, longevity, metabolic health, and immune function.
Opioid Receptors Genetic Variants and Addiction
Genetic variants in the ORPM1 gene impact both the amount of pain someone experiences and their response to opioid drugs. These variants are also important in susceptibility to opiate addiction. (Member’s article)
Resveratrol: Studies, Genetic Interactions, and Bioavailability
Resveratrol is a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Studies show that it affects heart health, bone health, cognitive function, and metabolic health.
Supplements with Genetic Connections
Linking supplements and genetic SNPs so that you can more easily find out what may work for you – and what to be cautious about.
Glutathione: Master Antioxidant, Reducing Oxidative Stress, and Detoxification
Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in all cells to balance out ROS. Genetic variants can impact your glutathione levels, which can alter your ability to detoxify certain substances or withstand stressors in the body.
How to Shift Your iPhone Screen to Red at Night
Learn how to shift your iphone screen to be completely red at night (no blue light) with a triple-click of the power button.
Long Covid: 23andMe Genome Wide Association Study
BookmarkA new preprint study looks at the genetic variants more commonly found in people with Long Covid. This is encouraging for many people struggling with long Covid symptoms, raising hopes that understanding the genetic susceptibility will lead to much-needed treatments. Let’s look at how the study was done and what … Read more
Fibromyalgia: Underlying causes and genetic connections
Learn about the potential causes of fibromyalgia, including inflammation, genetics, and hypersensitivity to pain, along with overlapping conditions that complicate diagnosis.