The Genetic Weight Control Game
Play the Genetic Weight Control Game to learn about the effects your genetics and DNA have on your weight. See how your weight can be influenced by your life choices and your genetic makeup.
Your Genes, Your Eating, Your Weight
The latest research findings on DNA markers associated with weight, eating habits and diet: DNA Markers are tied to: • Above average BMI (body Mass Index). • Children and adolescent obesity risk DNA testing can help identify Your tendency to become overweight. Sensitivity to taste DNA markers for individual differences in taste perception influences...
A Fresh Look at Your Gene Pool
What if there was really a gene pool? Inspired by the London Olympics, here is a fresh and fun look at genetic traits and tendencies you might find in your local swimming pool.
DNA and Weight
We are what our genes tell us to be. We are what we eat. Your genes sit there, like a player sitting on the bench waiting for the coach to decide to activate them. Through diet, you can influence which genes are activated and which genes are not. Gene expression is not deterministic.
Getting Your DNA Tested – Do’s and Don’ts
Do be proud of your DNA makings! Since life first appeared 3.8 billion years ago, it has been estimated that more than 99.9% of all species have gone extinct. Your genetic makeup is so awesome, it has enabled you to be here and read this. Don’t mix up your genotype with your destiny. DNA is not a crystal ball. It provides...
Why You Want to Test Your DNA
Thanks to the overwhelming responses to our DNA DAY Special, we now have a better understanding of what you think are good reasons to test your DNA. We took all your answers and synthesized them through our servers and generated a text cloud. Then we ran it thought the “wordle” art text cloud visualization tool. What came out are...
Top 9 DNA Facts You Don’t Want to Confuse
Top 9 DNA Facts You Don’t Want to Confuse (especially for non-biology majors)
Genetics? DNA? DNA testing? How should we reach-out?
DNA testing is still a new field. TheMakingsofMe marketing team is experimenting with several approaches on getting the word out about our range of DNA tests. So we want to join the conversations that are already taking place around DNA testing and genetics. The best tool for that these days is Twitter. With some new...