Publications by authors named "Preeti Shastri"
Article Synopsis
- The study explores how different diets affect weight and metabolism in genetically diverse mouse strains, highlighting that individual genetic makeups influence these responses.
- Mice were subjected to various humanized diets (American, Mediterranean, vegetarian, and vegan), revealing significant variations in body weight, triglyceride, and insulin levels based on both diet and genetic strain.
- Specifically, around 400 genes related to metabolism responded differently to diets in various strains, suggesting that while genetics strongly influences metabolism, dietary choices also play a crucial role, paving the way for research into personalized nutrition for humans.
