Innovation@UAE Magazine, Issue 2, English, February 2021

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EXPLORATION OF EMIRATI DIET AND GENETICS REVEALS HIGH SALT TRIGGER Eating habits may not only be attributed to our culture, upbringing, and personal preferences. A recent research project, led by a University of Sharjah professor, has found a potential genetic cause for the preference for a high salt diet recorded in the Emirati population, and the results may be leveraged to improve personalized health.

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