Daily Archives: April 30, 2016

This gene may help determine how old you look – CBS News

Variations in a particular gene may help explain why some people appear more youthful than others, researchers say. The gene, known as MC1R, is already well known for influencing skin and hair color. Certain variants of MC1R are more common in people with red hair, pale skin and freckles, the researchers said. Now, a new… Read More »

Findings from the Gut–New Insights into the Human Microbiome – Scientific American

People who like milk chocolate have slightly different microbes in their intestines than those who prefer their chocolate dark, although researchers do not know why. Significant differences in the so-called microbiome are also found in individuals based on whether or not they eat a lot of fiber or take certain medications—such as the diabetes drug… Read More »