Category Archives: SNPs

Are you genetically a lush?

You might be genetically inclined to get buzzed from drinking less. A study published on December 8th by researchers from the Earnest Gallo Clinic and Research Center indicates that the SNP rs1051730, is linked to a gene that affects how much alcohol you need to get buzzed. The study is kind of funny. Participants were [...]

Is your kid an athlete? Or are you being ripped off?

It’s been all over the news lately that companies are beginning to test peoples’ genes in order to determine whether or not they are predisposed to certain diseases or traits. Atlas Sports Genetics has recently offered a test to determine whether or not a child will be the next olympic gold medalist. I’ll start by [...]

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