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🧬 DNA Testing for Identifying Dead Bodies: How It Works and Why It Matters

  🧬 DNA Testing for Identifying Dead Bodies: How It Works and Why It Matters By HealthRaise | Science Behind the Scenes In tragic incidents like plane crashes or natural disasters, identifying the deceased becomes a crucial step for both legal and emotional closure. When the body is unrecognizable due to severe trauma or decomposition, traditional methods like visual recognition or fingerprinting often fail. In such situations, DNA testing becomes the most reliable and scientific tool for identification. This is exactly what we are witnessing in the recent Air India Ahmedabad case , where authorities are using DNA tests to identify the remains of victims and match them with their relatives. 🧬 What is DNA Testing? DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the unique genetic code found in every cell of the human body. Except for identical twins, no two individuals share the same DNA. That’s why DNA testing is considered the gold standard in forensic identification. 🔬 How is DNA Test...

Can a smokers lungs Heal after a period of smoking session ?

 when someone quit smoking there is a noticeable improvement in  oxygen intake within a few days they might start experience enhancement in their sense of smell, test and even skin health



  • 12 hours later the body The body initiates itself cleaning process by expelling access carbon monoxide restoring its level to normal and boosting overall oxygen levels
  •  24 hour later the probability of a heart attack begins to decline blood pressure mitigating the risk of heart elements linked to smoking
  • One month later as the lungs heal and their capacity improves ex smokers find themselves coughing less and experiencing improved  breathing
  •  9 months later significant levels healing occurs the cilia those delicate hair likes structure inside the lungs responsible for clearing mucus and combating infection fully recover
  •  5 years later after 5 smoke free years arteries and blood vessels ability to expand lowering the risk of stroke
  •  10 year later the likely would a developing and succumbing to lung cancer drop to about half compared to those who persist in smoking.


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