Tag - Genetic

Diet and Exercise Can Outsmart Genetic Diabetes Risk

Credit: DepositphotosAlthough genetics play a significant role in the development of type 2 diabetes, genes don't determine everything in life.Lifestyle Changes Can Defy Genetic PredispositionA new study suggests, for the first time, that even those who are genetically predisposed to diabetes can prevent the disease with the right lifestyle choices.A three-year intervention in Finland...

Six Indicators of Neanderthal DNA, as Identified by Genetic Experts

Humans interbred with Neanderthals and spread DNA across the world. Credit: DepositphotosNeanderthal DNA offered evolutionary advantages during environmental adaptation, yet it also introduced drawbacks, with nicotine addiction being one of the adverse effects associated with certain genesGenetic experts assert that six key indicators can reveal the presence of Neanderthal DNA.Approximately two percent of our...