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Sorry But DNA Sequence Data Cannot Be Used to Design a Personalized Fitness or Nutrition Plan
As a practicing research microbiologist/molecular biologist it pains me to constantly be the naysayer when it comes to claims that some of my own colleagues have made and continue to make with respect to the “power” of DNA sequence data. To hear these people tell it with DNA sequence data alone we can cure virtually any disease, have perfectly optimized diets, and maintain ideal weight with minimal effort. Moreover by following our DNA optimized fitness plan we can expect to live in perfect health to the ripe old age of 300 at which point we will die peacefully in our sleep.
By Everyday Junglist5 years ago in Longevity
The Interval Between The Two Doses Of Corona Vaccine Is Not Harmful
Complete Detail: WHO recommends an interval of three–4 weeks between the primary and second dose. If the second dose is run not up to 3 weeks when the first, the dose doesn't have to be compelled to be repeated. If the administration of the second dose is delayed on the far side four weeks, it ought to lean at the earliest potential opportunity. specialists don't nonetheless skills long immunity can last. whereas scientists have seen that the vaccines will defend the majority for the first few months after obtaining their second dose, they don't have knowledge on the long immunity these vaccines could provide.
By Muhammad Shoaib5 years ago in Longevity
What is BK virus (BKV) Infection?
BK Virus (BKV) Infection also known as polyomavirus is a member of the human polyomavirus family. BKV resides dormant in uroepithelial cells as it is mostly acquired in childhood and is not known to cause tissue damage in immunocompetent individuals. The virus can become reactivated in case of immunodeficiency (e.g., secondary to HIV infection or immunosuppressive medications), and result in cellular damage and organ dysfunction.
By Denny Dones5 years ago in Longevity
Silk & Diamonds: The Fancy End of High-Tech Medicine
ASMA KHALID enjoys wearing a silk dress, and appreciates diamonds for their beauty. But she never expected both would end up being the cornerstone of her work as a physicist. Yet they have, and opened up a whole new way to see deep in the body and even deliver drugs.
By Wilson da Silva5 years ago in Longevity
Making Nanomachines That Cure from the Inside
THE AMBITION is grand and the timeline spans decades: the development of nanomachines dispersed in the human body, performing detection, diagnosis and treatment and communicating wirelessly with physicians who monitor and direct treatment.
By Wilson da Silva5 years ago in Longevity
COVID-19 Vaccines Aren't Enough for Immunosuppressed
I was afraid to get the COVID-19 vaccination. There isn't much promising information for someone like me. As an immunosuppressed, double lung transplant recipient, there isn't much hope for me surviving COVID-19 if I contract it.
By Robin Jessie-Green5 years ago in Longevity
Spinal Surgery: Observing a Five-Hour Procedure
“YOU’VE NEVER SEEN an operation before?” asked Dr Chris Pike as we entered Theatre One at the Prince of Wales Children’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia. “Well, you’ve picked just about the most gruesome one for starters.”
By Wilson da Silva5 years ago in Longevity
Why Is Thyroid Cancer More Common in Females?
An Overview When thyroid cancer symptoms start to show the most common one is fatigue. If you are suffering from thyroid cancer, some of the changes you will see are in your nails, skin or hair, and other random physical problems. Women busy maintaining a balance between family and work, might not even notice these symptoms. When a doctor finally diagnoses an underactive thyroid because of cancer, it usually comes as a shock. Experts say that women diagnosed with thyroid cancer aged from around 30 to 60. They usually avoid seeing a doctor and blame their symptoms on other problems.
By ENT Specialty Group5 years ago in Longevity
Dreams are Made of These
As a lifelong learner, I try my best to be open-minded and take in new information from all kinds of sources. With MasterClass, I've been thoroughly enjoying watching the writing classes (of course), but recently I tried out a more science-based class: "The Science of Better Sleep", taught by Matthew Walker.
By Kaitlyn Dawn5 years ago in Longevity
Experimental Cancer Therapy Is Blowing Expectations Away
A RESEARCHER sees a patient’s most painful and intimate moments when developing new treatments for cancer. Working assiduously to improve those treatments, some progress is made. Occasionally, there are miracles.
By Wilson da Silva5 years ago in Longevity
