DNA was thought to be the most important discovery now it's Glycobiology / Glyconutrients

This video clip is also about 13 minutes long.  This is Dr. Geiske de Ruig; she is speaking at a TED conference about how the knowledge of glycobiology can improve your health

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d3CjhEgln0&feature=share

Glycobiology has become the subject of much research during the past few years; it’s a field that holds a wealth of hope for the future of medicine. 
Glycobiology refers to the structure, metabolism and biological role of glycans, which are found in all living beings. More specifically, glycans or carbohydrates are saccharides (mono- and poly-) constructed from saccharide units that are organized into complex variably branched chains. In recent years, research has demonstrated that glycans (of which many classifications exist) are not only sources of energy and/or providers of structural properties, a series of findings has revealed particularly important biological contributions at several levels: they not only determine how an organism functions, but also dictate the “social life” of cells as well.

A healthy Immune System requires good communications with our entire body.

Unlike other nutritional products or supplements, glyconutrient products provide the necessary monosaccharides recently identified as essential for optimizing your immune health at the cellular level. Glyconutrient products address the fundamental structure of the body. Glyconutrients are at the forefront of nutritional science. There are eight simple sugars (monosaccharides) that combine with proteins and fats to form a code that allows each cell to communicate with others.