Nutrigenomics: linking food to genome

Nutrigenomics: The Genome–Food Interface

Nutrigenomics: A New Approach to Food Regulation and Formulation

Nutrigenomics is the study of the effect of nutrition on gene expression which discusses how DNA is converted to mRNA and then converted mRNA to protein, and is the basis for understanding the biological activity of edible compounds. Nutritional manipulations and nutritional approaches are key tools to influence the performance and health of organisms. Today, it has been shown that better nutri...

Linking genome to epigenome.

Recent epigenomic studies have identified significant differences between developmental stages and cell types. While the importance of epigenetic regulation has been increasingly recognized, it remains unclear how the global epigenetic patterns are established and maintained. Here I review a number of recent studies with the emphasis on the role of the genomic sequence in shaping the epigenetic...

Nutrigenomics and personalized diets: What will they mean for food?

The modern food system feeds six billion people with remarkable diversity, safety, and nutrition. Yet, the current rise in diet-related diseases is compromising health and devaluing many aspects of modern agriculture. Steps to increase the nutritional quality of individual foods will assist in personalizing health and in guiding individuals to achieve superior health. Nutrigenomics is the scien...

Nutrigenomics: From Nutrition to Genes

It is time for a revolutionary approach in nutrition to understand how foods interact at the cellular level among individual genotypes. 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 d...