Medical Oddities: Spud Alert, Method Matters Most
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August 13, 2025
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5 min
A comprehensive analysis from Harvard’s studies reveals that preparation methods of potatoes significantly impact type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk, with French fries increasing risk by 20%. Baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes show no such association. Substituting potatoes with whole grains can reduce T2D risk, while replacing them with white rice can increase it. Meanwhile, breakthrough research at Johns Hopkins has created Multi-Region Brain Organoids, enabling real-time observation of neuropsychiatric disorders, potentially transforming drug testing. Additionally, findings from Max Planck Institute on ancient plague DNA suggest livestock had a role in disease transmission, and Swedish scientists introduced a bioink for 3D skin printing that promotes healing without scarring.
1. Preparation of potatoes influences T2D risk significantly. 2. French fries increase T2D risk by 20%. 3. Whole grains can reduce this risk by 8%. 4. Johns Hopkins created Multi-Region Brain Organoids for real-time disorder studies. 5. Ancient sheep DNA reveals livestock's role in plague transmission. 6. Swedish scientists developed µInk for scar-free skin healing. 7. Organoids show early blood-brain barrier development, promising advances in drug testing.
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