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Why do we experience Déjà Vu ? 😲

You walk into a room and see someone talking.... And then it hits you, you have experienced this moment before! I am sure that allot of us have been in such a situation. However, there is a scientific explanation for this too!  Many scientists believe that this is some sort of a short circuit or a malfunction in our brain. Theory #1: There are many theories surrounding this phenomenon. The first one revolves around the concept of familiarity. The fact that the brain might confuse it with something that we are familiar with instead of something that we remember distinctly. Theory # 2: 🔬 The other theory is about delay processing in the brain! The fact that the brain might process the signal twice, hence making us feel like we have seen or experienced the situation before. Overall, the cause of  Déjà Vu is still disputed upon. With many scientific theories trying to back it up, it is still something that science needs to completely decode. Anyways that's all for today! Com...
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Cystic Fibrosis

What is Cystic fibrosis?
- Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder.
- Caused by mutations in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator gene
-The movement of water and chloride ions across the cell membrane is managed by the CFTR gene.
- It mostly impacts the lungs, pancreas and the digestive system which is inclusive of the stomach.
- When the CFTR gene is not present or does not work properly it can cause an excess of mucus to build up in these organs.
- As, the mucus traps microbes( bacteria, fungi and viruses), it´s build up can potential lead to chronic infections and etcetera over time.

Causes:
- Genetically passed on by the parents.

Symptoms: 
- Frequent lung infections
- Difficulty in breathing 
- Poor weight despite a balanced diet
- and others

Although there is no cure, many treatments have been found to manage symptoms 
- Antibiotics for infections
- Enzyme pills or supplements in order to aid digestion
- Chest physiotherapy in order to loosen mucus in the chest


Some random facts about cystic fibrosis:
- More prevalent in people from European descent.
- People with cystic fibrosis have salty sweat.
- Life expectancy: is over 40 years now, due to the medical advances


As always if you have any questions or would like me to break down such topics / simplify them comment down below. :)



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  1. Author of Science InsightJuly 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM

    So cystic fibrosis is only inherited through one´s parents????

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  2. A Happy HueJuly 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM

    yes indeed

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  3. Nazish SamiJuly 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM

    This is a very important topic..no body talks about a lot
    But now a days its very common

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