How One Disease Changed What We Know About Medicine - Twice

How One Disease Changed What We Know About Medicine - Twice

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the history and impact of vitamin D, starting with its role in preventing rickets, a disease that became prevalent during the Industrial Revolution. It discusses the discovery of vitamin D and its fortification in foods, which led to cases of hypercalcemia due to excessive intake. The video highlights the genetic mutation CYP 24A1A, which affects vitamin D metabolism, and the role of non-coding DNA in genetic diseases. This research has broadened our understanding of genetic diseases and the importance of non-coding DNA.

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What mutation was identified in 2011 that affects vitamin D metabolism?

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How does the three prime end of messenger RNA affect protein synthesis?

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What is the significance of the research published in 2023 regarding hypercalcemia?

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