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Role of Genetics in Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency

Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a very rare genetic disorder, marked by decreased activity of the enzyme, aromatic L-amino acid carboxylase. This gene is responsible for synthesis of neurotransmitters, mainly dopamine and serotonin, that helps in communicating between the neurons in central nervous system. Babies born with this condition appears to be normal …

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Effect of Genetics on Nutritional Requirements

Human genome and nutrition have a bilateral relationship. The genes of an individual determine the nutrient status, metabolic response, and susceptibility to diet-dependent or related health disorders. On the other hand, nutrients regulate transcription factors that modify the gene expression, thus, adjust the metabolic responses at molecular level. One of the major causes for the …

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Do Genetic Variants Influence Effectiveness of Exercise?

Physique is quiet a noticeable trait. It has been observed that some people require a strenuous exercise regimen, diet, and so on to achieve a desired physique or body, whereas others achieve the same body with minimal effort. This is because genes play an important role in the exercise outcomes. Studies have found that genes …

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