Genotype vs Phenotype and your Immune System The difference between your genotype and your phenotype is an important distinction. Your genotype is your book of life meaning, the genes that you were born with. Your exposure to the environment changes the function of your genes and results in how your body functions and even the way […]
How does aging affect your immune system? Well, that depends on whether you look at your chronological age or your biological age. Your biological age is extremely specific for you as an individual. Your biological age will dictate your overall health, your susceptibility towards chronic disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and even longevity. When speaking about the […]
What is the difference between your biological age and your chronological age? Have you ever said to someone you look good for your age meaning, they look better than they are chronological age. You cannot do anything about your chronological age, but your biological age depends on you. Researchers have been studying how to determine biological age […]
Nobody wants junk genes. The term junk genes was used early in the discovery of the human genome. This term is no longer used because it was found that these genes actually had a function. In general, they protect and help other genes function and eventually improving our bodies function. Junk genes reminds me of […]
Genetic testing is becoming mainstream in healthcare and in effect changing the way medicine is practiced. For decades randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials have set the gold standard for determining the guidelines healthcare practitioners use in the daily practice of caring for patients. These guidelines established by the clinical trials are considered safe and effective. The […]