Your genes are responsible for a whole lot of things about you! Genes determine things like your eye color and your hair color. I guess is isn’t so surprising to learn that your genes determine if you like, or hate, certain foods. When it comes to cilantro, the gene that determines if you like it (or hate it) is connected to your sense of smell. Your biological mother, and biological father, each contributed to your genetic makeup. Genes get passed down from one generation to the next. This explains why you look like some of your ancestors, and why you … Continue reading →

Do you like pork? Do your family members enjoy dinners that include pork? Or, do you have a family member who cannot stand the taste, or the smell, of pork? A new study reveals that the reason has to do with genetics. Certain genes make a person able to smell the meat more intensely than others can. Pork has been described in advertisements as “the other white meat”. Many Americans eat pork sausage, pork chops, and pork ribs. We eat pork in tacos, and in rice, and we eat plenty of bacon that is made from pork. Of course, some … Continue reading →