RT-PCR: The Gold Standard in COVID-19 Testing
The COVID era may be the first time in history when the general public is widely exposed to laboratory terms like PCR, RT-PCR, antigen, and antibody. From a laboratorian’s perspective, seeing these important techniques gain wider awareness in the public is one...
How Physical Activity Impacts Your Cognitive Health
Participating in regular physical activity is good for your body as well as your mind. In fact, regular exercise is associated with improved cognitive function. Furthermore, exercise can improve mood and sleep and reduce stress and anxiety. There are three primary...
Personalized Genetics: Improving Your Health With a Simple Test
For years, when asked to name the one strategy that would improve a person’s health, my response would be related to diet. I would advise the person to cut back on sugar, eliminate processed foods and follow a Mediterranean-style diet. Then, I might start...
Intermittent Fasting and Cognitive Health
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in the media in recent years, touting multiple benefits from improved metabolism and weight loss to decreased risk of many diseases. The good news is that the science behind intermittent fasting supports many of these...
The Billion Dollar Question: Can We Predict Sports Injury?
Sports are big business! From athletes and sports franchises to corporate endorsements and sports-related advertising, billions of dollars are spent every year in sports. And with so much at stake, sports-related injuries are not only devastating for athletes, but...
Can Genetics Predict Athleticism?
In recent years, the field of sports and performance genetics has grown. We now understand that athletic ability is a combination of genetic predisposition and training, and knowledge of these genetic predispositions plays a vital role in an athlete’s success. ...
FTO: The Obesity Gene
What is the link between obesity and genetics? In 2007, the FTO gene was discovered to be related to obesity susceptibility and is the most important genetic contributor to obesity. The FTO gene is highly expressed in the hypothalamus, a region in the brain...
Is Athleticism Genetic?
It’s fascinating to see how the most elite athletes prepare and train for their sport of choice. While specific diet and exercise plans play an important role, it’s also becoming more apparent that genetics is an important factor in athletic performance. A 2018...
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