alpha-ketogluterate Archives - Genetic Lifehacks

New research on FTO gene variants, FTO and heart disease, viral susceptibility

FTO and m6A Methylation

March 13, 2025March 9, 2025

Recently, researchers discovered that FTO is an m6A eraser that removes methyl groups from mRNA. This discovery has opened up huge avenues of research on topics from cancer to immune response to heart disease.

Alpha-Ketoglutarate: A Key to Healthspan and Fighting Age-Related Diseases

December 13, 2023April 28, 2023

Supplementing with Alpha-ketoglutarate (αKG) might be beneficial for longevity since it plays a role in energy production and inflammation reduction.

Dental Implants: Genetics & Reducing the Risk of Implant Failures

March 4, 2025April 18, 2023

Are you considering a dental implant? Failure rates of dental implants are fairly low but still carry some risk. Genetic variants can influence the likelihood of long-term success.

GABA neurotransmitter, recycling and synthesis, genetic variants affecting GABA, ways to naturally increase GABA

GABA: Genetics, Anxiety, and Immune Response

January 13, 2025May 25, 2022

GABA (gamma-Aminobuyteric acid) is a neurotransmitter that acts to block or inhibit a neuron from firing. It is an essential way that the brain regulates impulses, and low GABA levels are linked with several conditions, including anxiety and PTSD.