Genetics

Researchers recently discovered that the very physically active Amish were NOT affected by obesity genes; that some claim leave people genetically prone to obesity.

You might think Jack is just plain lazy and Joe is self-disciplined ... but new research suggests that their different activity levels could be down to genetics.

Nutritional Genomics is the future of nutritional science. In time, we will be able to take the guesswork out of which foods/nutrients will work best for individuals under virtually any circumstance. The GenoType Diet, by Dr. Peter D'adamo, suggests that eating based on our genetic make-up is the key to optimal health, fat loss and other desirable attributes.

So is this book a revolutionary take on individualized nutrition or a flawed attempt at creating something unique? Let's explore.

A group of researchers are claiming that a virus may be a cause of obesity.

A selection of news and not-news for all health-minded individuals.

The FDA has decided that milk and meat from cloned cows presents "no unique risks to consumers"."Our evaluation is that the food from cloned animals is as safe as the food we eat every day" (via Washington Post)

The race is on for a pill that will maintain muscle mass.

A number of research groups have identified the genes responsible for muscle wasting. While there may be valid medical applications for such drugs - I can almost hear a collective sigh from exercise-haters worldwide.

US scientists have genetically engineered pigs in order to make omega-3 fatty acids that "may one day serve as a healthier source of pork chops or bacon". The researchers transferred a worm gene into pig cells.

The thought is enough to make me feel nauseous. How did we come to this?