Professor Krzysztof Palczewski and team are working on therapies for people with diseases that lead to loss of eyesight. At this point, gene editing techniques allow to repair genetic mutations in living cells, including the eye. 'We need 5-7 years before human trials could begin', he says.
Kombucha - a fermented beverage based on tea - can be one of the sources of fluoride in the diet. For this reason, you have to be very careful about how much of it you drink. Excessive consumption can have serious consequences.
The claim that watching TV, using a smartphone or tablet destroys the child's brain is a myth. It is important, however, to provide new media in a manner adapted to the child's developmental capabilities, and the screen should not replace the parent. Psychologist Dr. Małgorzata Wójtowicz-Szefler talks about how to use information technologies in the first years of the child's life.
