How fast are you aging?Imagine trying to manage your time without reference to a clock--or trying to hold the line against weight gain without checking the scale. The results are predictable. For decades, medical science has provided various standard methods of monitoring your health--testing blood pressure, cholesterol levels, etc. But nothing quite approaches the pioneering DNA test DNA test n → DNS-Test m developed by Dr. Andrew Conrad, Chief Scientific Officer of the National Genetics Institute, when it comes to measuring the rate of aging on a cellular level. Dr. Conrad's test can determine whether a healthy balance is being maintained within the body's ability to repair DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. damage as it occurs (either as a normal by-product by·prod·uct or by-prod·uct n. 1. Something produced in the making of something else. 2. A secondary result; a side effect. by-product Noun 1. of cellular metabolism, or due to increased oxidative stress oxidative stress, n an imbalance of the prooxidant antioxidant ratio in which too few antioxidants are produced or ingested or too many oxidizing agents are produced. from unhealthy diet and lifestyle habits). When damage outpaces repair, it places an individual at greater risk for diseases, such as cancer, atherosclerosis atherosclerosis (ăth'ərōsklərō`sĭs): see arteriosclerosis. atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries , and other ailments associated with aging. Having extensively researched various methods of DNA monitoring through exclusive clinical, Dr. Conrad's qualified medical team will now offer guests of the California WellBeing Institute an exclusive opportunity to take his proprietary test panel, which includes: Urinary 8-OH-dG Test: measures the rate of DNA damage by measuring this substance excreted in urine. DNA Repair DNA repair refers to a collection of processes by which a cell identifies and corrects damage to the DNA molecules that encode its genome. In human cells, both normal metabolic activities and environmental factors such as UV light can cause DNA damage, resulting in as many as 1 Enzyme Quantification: measures the amount of enzymes that support DNA repair. Abnormally low levels may be a risk factor for disease, whereas abnormally high levels may indicate chronic DNA damage. DNA Repair Capacity Test: measures a person's innate ability to repair his or her DNA DNA Damage Defense Test: measures the accumulated level damage induced by various causes, such as exposure to toxins or UV radiation. At the California WellBeing Institute, these proprietary DNA tests will be administered and analyzed by leading geneticists This is a list of people who have made notable contributions to genetics. The growth and development of genetics represents the work of many people. This list of geneticists is therefore by no means complete. Contributors of great distinction to genetics are not yet on the list. and medical experts, in conjunction with other screenings using the most advanced diagnostic equipment available. In fact, Dr. Conrad negotiated a partnership with General Electric, which has agreed to continually replace its models with the very latest technology as it becomes available, making the clinic into a constantly evolving model of future medical science, with an emphasis on preventing, not just treating, disease. "Like Janus, the Roman god who was able to look both forward and back simultaneously, our tests and diagnostic equipment allow us to look at a patient's future and his or her family history, in an integrated fashion," explains Dr. Conrad. "We're not satisfied with knowing your family history, we want to know exactly what caused that history. At the same time we're thinking years ahead in order to help you make the changes that will put you in better stead stead n. 1. The place, position, or function properly or customarily occupied by another. 2. Advantage; service; purpose: "His personal relationship with the electorate stands in good stead" to withstand any health challenges for which you may be at risk." |
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