Genetics, DNA, Chromosomes

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In the last couple of decades, scientists have been working to hack the human cells’ algorithm in an effort to control their processes, & perhaps reverse aging.

Popular Science: CRISPR Has Promising Applications, But Not Gene-Edited Twins

CRISPR has many promising applications—but the Chinese gene-edited embryos twins represent something more troubling.

Miami Herald: Humans That Can Dive Up to 13 Minutes Thanks to DNA Mutation

Scientists discover a DNA mutation found in the Bajau people of southeast Asia that allows them to dive 200 feet underwater for up to 13 minutes at a time.

Harvard: CRISPR: A game-changing genetic engineering technique

CRISPR, a new technology that facilitates changes to DNA faster & easier, has revolutionized scientific research & treating of disease in a few short years.

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Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: Food Item

Food Item (Product) Name: Mango

Hi Gnosis, Mango is one of my favorite snacks and during June and July months we can find mango everywhere in my country. I prefer half ripe mangoes with some added spices and I don't eat ripe ones as... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: Food Item

Food Item (Product) Name: Eggplant

Hi Gnosis, I use eggplant as a low carb substitute in casseroles and Lasagnas. I don't have to worry about the fertilizers and chemicals that have been using on it as we grow it in our garden and we u... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: Food Item

Food Item (Product) Name: Cashews

Hi Gnosis, Other than peanuts, I eat these cashews as I'm a huge fan of nuts. I eat them once or twice per month. It tastes great when deep fried with ev olive oil and with a little bit of spices and... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: Food Item

Food Item (Product) Name: Extra Virgin, Organic Red Palm Oil (Fruit, Not Kernel)

Red palm fruit oil is definitely controversial.

In terms of health benefits, the red p ... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: Food Item

Food Item (Product) Name: Jumbo Peanuts

Hi Gnosis, This is my go to snack and I really cannot see going without eating this but palm oil is an ingredient and I know that's not so good for health. Is it better to start snacking on normal roa... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: Food Item

Food Item (Product) Name: Happy Cow Cheese

Hi Gnosis, I add these cheese slices and make lettuce wraps with chicken or bacon. I eat maximum of two slices per day and around 3 days per week. Is it okay? As the cheese is processed I don't think ... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Calisthenics (Body Weight)

Hi Gnosis:

Today's exercise is a twist on an old favorite, Superman. Simply by adding the medicine ball you are getting a great strength activity that focuses on the entire posterior chain. This ex... Read More

Comment Type: Lifestyle

Lifestyle Type: General

Subject: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Machine Question from a Licensed Doctor of Medicine

Hi Gnosis:

I’m Dr. Irfan, a licensed medical doctor. I have acquired my medical degree from the University of Health and Sciences, Lahore. I have vast experience in the medical field and have ser... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Calisthenics (Body Weight)

Hi Gnosis:

Today's main exercise is very similar to the previous one and it's called the Laying Back Extension. This exercise is probably one of the most classic lower back exercises. The laying ba... Read More

Comment Type: Lifestyle

Lifestyle Type: Sleep

Sleep Quality: Questionable Quality

Hi Gnosis, I attend university in China. However, because of the Coronavirus, I returned to my home country in March 2020. Since then I have been having online classes for about 1 year and 2 months. D... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Yoga

Hi Gnosis!

Today I did the Marichi’s Pose, which is apparently one of the most famous yoga poses. This pose stretched my core muscles and hopefully is going to increase my flexibility, and it... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Calisthenics (Body Weight)

Hi Gnosis:

As usual main focus for today was to develop my lower back and (lumbar 3-5 vertebrae) BT1 classic arch. My primary move for achieving that goal was Hyperextensions exercise. I did this ... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: Food Item

Food Item (Product) Name: Prawns

Hi Gnosis, Prawns are a very common seafood as I'm living on an island. This is one of my favorite sources of protein. I cook it with a few slices of onions, lots of south Asian spices and ev olive oi... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Calisthenics (Body Weight)

Hi Gnosis:

For today workout i decided to do the Bird Dog exercise with the main focus being to safely build lower back strength.This exercise engages both the core and lower back muscles at the sa... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: Food Item

Food Item (Product) Name: Sweet Baked Beans

Hi Gnosis:

My daily diet is unhealthy, I eat breakfast by 12-1 pm daily and breakfast mostly consists of carbs and fat. My main problem is that most of the food items that I eat daily such as Baked... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Calisthenics (Body Weight)

Hi Gnosis:

Today i did Bridge Exercise with the main focus being to develop lower back and lumbar 3-5 muscles. It took me 15 min to finish the exercise and i did 5 sets (10-12 reps). While doing th... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Yoga

Hi Gnosis:

Today I did the Bridge Yoga Pose (https://www.yogaoutlet.com/blogs/guides/how-to-do-bridge-pose-in-yoga) to help strengthen my lower back muscles (lumbar muscles) and stretch the neck, c... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Calisthenics (Body Weight)

Hi Gnosis:

Today was a rest day from weightlifting. I only did 30 min of cardio exercise (running).

After cardio I did the Y Extension exercise with the main focus being to develop lower back an... Read More

Comment Type: Lifestyle

Lifestyle Type: Sleep

Sleep Quality: Very Poor Quality

Hi Gnosis, as I'm in the process of changing my sleep cycle, I wake up for any small sound when I'm in my deep sleep even. It happens all over again and I can never get a peaceful uninterrupted sleep... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Calisthenics (Body Weight)

Hi Gnosis:

Today at the gym I did my pull workout. I did a variety of exercises but the focus was on the expectedly lumbar 3-5 which were identified in my Quiz as possibly being a little underdevel... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Yoga

Hi Gnosis,
Pose Five (5) in my Yoga routine is the Cobra Pose which should help to strengthen my thoracic 11-12, lumbar 1-5, and sacrum vertebrae, no less.
I am following the instructions according... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Yoga

Hi Gnosis
My fourth Yoga Pose is the Downward-Facing Dog to stretch and strengthen my back. My ultimate goal is to strengthen my posture and muscles in relation to my BT2 cervical 3, thoracic 6, lumb... Read More

Subject: Please explain the overall purpose of The Four Body Types research and how it impacts the general public.

1. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being Makes Real Logical And Reasonable Sense, how Logical And Reasonable would you say the Fellow One Research variables and data are, as you understand them now?

2. As ... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Yoga

Hi Gnosis, based on the Fellow One Research Body Shape Quiz it was determined that I fit the criteria for Body Type 2. I want to become Body Type 1, can this be done through consistent exercise? Exerc... Read More

Comment Type: Lifestyle

Lifestyle Type: Sleep

Sleep Quality: Very Poor Quality

Hi Gnosis, Even though I was adjusting to a new sleeping cycle, a tragic life event caused very high stress and could not sleep all for 2 days straight. Finally I'm recovering and how long do you thi... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: Snack

Meal Name: 90% Dark Chocolate

Hello Gnosis, After some looking I found this dark chocolate as you suggested. This does help to satisfy my chocolate cravings. It only has 12g of carbs per 4 squares, 10 squares per bar which include... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Yoga

Hi Gnosis
The third pose in my Yoga routine is The Warrior II Pose which should help to strengthen my thoracic 11-12, lumbar 1-5, and sacrum vertebrae, no less.
This pose takes around 7-8... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Yoga

Hi Gnosis:

Pose Two (2) in my Yoga routine is the Awkward Chair Pose which should help to strengthen my thoracic 11-12, lumbar 1-5, and sacrum vertebrae, no less. I am following the instructions ac... Read More

Comment Type: Exercise

Exercise Type: Resistance

Resistance Type: Yoga

Hi Gnosis:

I am starting my yoga practice with the Cat and Cow Pose to loosen my back and warm-up. My ultimate goal is to strengthen my posture and muscles in relation to my BT2 cervical 3, thoraci... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: General

Subject: Menstrual (Period) Cramps, Chocolate, & Cheat Meals

Hi Gnosis:

I'm having very bad menstrual (period) cravings and I can't go without chocolates and only chocolates will help to reduce the stress and pain during these days. Is it okay to eat some sw... Read More

Comment Type: Lifestyle

Lifestyle Type: Sleep

Sleep Quality: Low Quality

Hi Gnosis:

I'm trying to adapt to have a good night's sleep. But I think I fail halfway. Can't sleep continuously more than 5 hours during the process of shifting day time sleep to night time sleep... Read More

Comment Type: Lifestyle

Lifestyle Type: Sleep

Sleep Quality: Questionable Quality

Hi Gnosis:

As I'm preparing for an exam I tend to stay up the whole night and sleep during the day time (1.00pm to 9.00pm) I just want to know whether that's alright or should I try and change? Nor... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: General

Subject: What Exactly are Processed Foods? Junk Food? Fast Food?

Hi Gnosis:

In terms of my diet, what exactly is processed food? What is junk food? Is white rice considered a processed food? What about brown rice?

Would frozen peas also be a processed food? O... Read More

Comment Type: Diet

Diet Type: General

Subject: Organic versus Regular Whole Food

Hi Gnosis:

My diet entry tonight is actually a question. I am having a hard time determining the difference between Organic food and regular whole food. Do organic foods need to be labeled as Organ... Read More

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