Jun 24 2008
SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide information of value to individuals. For that [...]
May 04 2008
The Atkins diet, the South Beach diet, the Grapefruit diet, the Cabbage Soup diet – we know all these fad diets have their limits, because ultimately, the only way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories and burn more.
But have you ever thought about what controls your appetite? What if your body didn’t [...]
Apr 07 2008
DNA Day is less that three weeks away. Here are a few activities you can do with kids (and adults!) of all ages to celebrate on April 25. If you have some other ideas, please let us know!
(Note: These links will take you to websites outside the domain of The Spittoon. 23andMe is not [...]
Feb 21 2008
DNA Day — April 25th — is only 65 days away! To help celebrate the occasion, the American Society of Human Genetics, Applied Biosystems, and the Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology are sponsoring an essay contest for middle school and high school students.
First place winners in each category will win $350, second place winners [...]
Feb 12 2008
We don’t necessarily condone this kind of behavior, but 23andMe customer Andrew Meyer has challenged the world to a spitting contest.
In this video on his blog, BUZZYEAH, Andrew produces the 2.5 milliliter (about a half-teaspoon) saliva sample required by 23andMe in 146 seconds. He claims this is a world record feat, and challenges salivators everywhere [...]
