Genes have seasonal cycles that can play havoc with your health - health - 12 May 2015 ... - 0 views
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Lottie Peppers on 09 Jun 15The activity of some of our genes varies with the seasons throughout the year. The discovery comes from an analysis of blood samples from more than 16,000 people in both hemispheres. The most striking pattern was that 147 genes involved in the immune system made it more reactive or "pro-inflammatory" during winter or rainy seasons, probably to battle the onslaught of cold and flu viruses