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“Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides has been associated with reduced IQs, mental and motor delays among preschoolers, memory and attention deficits, and autism (review of 27 studies).”

“Science 342.6156 (2013): 357-360. Yang, Luhan, et al. "Multiplex CRISPR strategy targeting viral genome for agriculture and clinical use."”

“The average person loses 0.6 to 1.0 kilograms of sweat per hour in a typical traditional sauna session, which is typically considerably hotter (158°F to 212°F) than the experimental conditions used in this study.”

“In this Aliquot, I break down what the research tells us about glyphosate exposure in farming communities versus the general population, explore how it may lead to DNA damage, and share practical strategies for reducing exposure—starting with your grocery list.”

“Drinking two to three cups per day is linked to roughly a 60% reduced risk of developing diabetes, a statistic that highlights coffee's robust metabolic benefits that arise from its ability to activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a critical regulator of cellular energy metabolism.”

“The race is divided into three stages over three days: The first is a 6.2 mile (10-km) ocean swim, followed by a 90-mile (145-km) cross-country bike ride, with vertical climbs that total 6,000 feet. Stage two is a 171.4-mile (276-km) bike ride, with total vertical climbs of 4,000 feet.”

“Human activity continues to result in the loss of biodiversity, but synthetic biology offers a chance to restore plants, animals, and other life to ecosystems around the world. In this clip, Dr. George Church describes Genome Project-Write, its goals, and the technology fueling it.”

“A standard multivitamin may support selected older adults by filling dietary gaps, and population surveys show that many people consume less than estimated requirements for nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A and C.”

“In this Institute for Functional Medicine excerpt, Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers a longevity question with a food-first premise: identify essential micronutrients and choose foods that supply them before focusing only on what to avoid.”