Wrench in the CRISPR method? CRISPR corrected a defective gene but introduced hundreds of new mutations to genome.
“The problem is that whole-genome sequencing showed that while CRISPR is effective in correcting a faulty gene of interest, it also introduced up to 1,500 other mutations in other parts of the genome.”
Insomnia, hypertension and smoking, but not high triglyceride levels, are considered possible risk factors for brain aneurysm rupture.
“-The risk for intracranial aneurysm was about three times higher for smokers vs. non-smokers. -The risk for intracranial aneurysm was almost three times higher for each 10 mm Hg increase in diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number in a blood pressure reading).”
Lettuce color determines antioxidant speed: green-leaf has slower acting (but lasts longer) antioxidant compounds compared to red-leaf.
“Free radicals harm our body by causing, in the best of cases, ageing and, in the worse, serious diseases. Lettuce is rich in antioxidants, as it contains compounds like phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and vitamins A and C, among other things.”
A moderate intake of choline—two to three eggs worth—may cut your risk of cognitive decline in half.
“A 2021 study found that people with moderate choline intake—about the amount in two to three eggs or a serving of salmon—were half as likely to experience cognitive decline than those with low intake.”
Regular exercise during pregnancy may cut the risk of asthma in children by half by improving prenatal lung development.
“Asthma affects millions of children, and finding ways to prevent it before birth could be a game-changer. Some evidence suggests that physical activity during pregnancy promotes fetal lung development, potentially reducing children's asthma risk.”
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