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Scientists make first ever attempt at gene editing inside the body

Scientists make first ever attempt at gene editing inside the body

Posted by | Nov 15, 2017 |

This week, scientists tried to edit (and therefore permanently change) a specific gene inside of Brian Madeux, in a “bold attempt” to fix his incurable Hunter syndrome. Signs of whether it worked may come in a month but tests will confirm in three months. RELATED STORY: CRISPR gene editing can cause hundreds of unintended mutations “…44-year-old Brian Madeux intravenously received billions of copies of a corrective gene and a genetic tool to cut his DNA in a precise spot. If successful, the new technique could give a major boost to the fledgling field of gene therapy. Scientists have edited people’s...

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The FDA’s crackdown on raw milk

The FDA’s crackdown on raw milk

Posted by | Nov 15, 2017 | , ,

(Editor’s Note: It seems almost comical to talk about the fact that the FDA wants to make it illegal- and can- for people to buy and consume raw milk. And yet, it’s happening.) It seems the FDA has found the handle they’ve been desperate for. And now they’re knocking out whole groups of raw milk farmers in one fell swoop. RELATED STORY: Ontario raw milk farmer convicted and sentenced for protecting private property and farm owners’ rights This is serious… this is currently happening all over our nation. Many farmers have only a few weeks to comply. Take a look...

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Lead contamination in fish & game

Lead contamination in fish & game

Posted by | Nov 15, 2017 | , , ,

Most hunters may not be aware of the health risks related to consuming meat from animals shot with lead ammunition and given that it’s still hunting season, the video below is info we all need to have. RELATED STORY: What a hunter-gatherer diet does to the body in just three days Please feel free to share with your loved...

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BBC: FDA approves ‘trackable’ pill

BBC: FDA approves ‘trackable’ pill

Posted by | Nov 14, 2017 | ,

Regulators in the U.S. have approved the first pill that can be digitally tracked through the body. The pill, about the size of a grain of sand, takes 30 minutes to two hours to detect (the sensor activates when it comes into contact with stomach fluid) and is to be used for treating schizophrenia and manic episodes. The Abilify MyCite aripiprazole tablets record that the medication has been taken and the patient wears a patch which transmits that info to their smartphone- and whoever is keeping tabs on them- like the prescribing doctor (although patients have to consent to...

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Best food to prevent common childhood infections

Best food to prevent common childhood infections

Posted by | Nov 14, 2017 | , ,

If you’ve got little ones at home and are looking for an easy (and tasty) way to keep them healthy this cold season, did you know that a small amount of nutritional yeast on their popcorn might be the way to do it? Check out the video below! RELATED STORY: High Dose Vitamin C Can Reduce a Cold’s Duration by 20 Percent (For those of you who don’t know, nutritional yeast, which is yellow in color and has a nutty, cheesy taste, is an inactive yeast and good source of vitamin B12.) RELATED STORY: Forgotten European remedy brings instant...

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