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Biologist Juliet Daniel is studying an aggressive cancer that affects Black and Hispanic women, and she’s an outspoken advocate for more diverse research on matters that affect women of colour.
Called PCSK9Q152H, the mutation of the PCSK9 gene was initially thought to protect against cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies reveal that it may protect against other human illnesses.
Combining tryptophan -- an amino acid present in high amounts in turkey and other foods -- with probiotics may help people with celiac disease heal and respond better to a gluten-free diet.
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