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Targeting the GLP-1 Receptor: Genetics and a New Option for Weight Loss

February 8, 2024November 4, 2022

GLP-1 receptor agonists are used for weight loss by increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin and reducing hunger. However, genetic variants can alter the response in some people.

Telomere Length: How your genes affect telomeres and aging

July 12, 2023July 21, 2019

Your telomeres are the region at the end of each chromosome that keeps your DNA intact when your cells divide. Telomeres that are too short cause cells to stop dividing. This causes some of the diseases of aging. Genetics plays a role here – along with diet and lifestyle.