Nutrigenomics: From Nutrition to Genes
It seems only yesterday that Watson and Crick announced the discovery of circular DNA isolated from Escherichia coli. Since this exciting advancement in the genetics era, new research has attempted to identify the genetic basis and molecular causes of chronic diseases. Recorded history acknowledges that dietary components contribute to cellular replication, growth, and apoptosis, yet the mechanisms remain in a maze in which the paths to healthiness wait to b…