- After death, hundreds of genes do not die and continue to function for up to four days.
- The liver has the ability to increase to half its volume by day, and returns to its original size at night. This is the only organ known to us that behaves this way.
- The appendix was not such a useless organ - it performs an important biological function, stimulating the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria.
- When a person sleeps for less than 6 hours, the brain cells begin to literally devour each other, clearing it of synaptic connections. This can cause Alzheimer's disease.
- The cause of the appearance of gray hair and their loss are related, and for the first time scientists have identified the responsible genes.
- The cause of a serious skin disease, eczema is found. The researchers proved that this is not the only filaggrin protein, as previously thought, but a whole series of proteins and molecular pathways.
- A completely new function of the cerebellum was discovered. Previously it was believed that his role was mainly in coordinating the unconscious functions of the body, for example, breathing, but it turned out that he was actively involved in the formation of complex patterns of human behavior.
These really are amazing facts. The first one about genes still functioning after death is astounding! We are beautifully designed and full of surprises.