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HEALTH · Jun 19, 2026

Genetic variants in the CYP2C19 gene that reduce CYP2C19 enzyme activity can contribute to relatively treatment-resistant depression by reducing the metabolism of some antidepressant medications.

MOSTLY BS

HEALTH · Jun 19, 2026

Scientific studies report an association between CYP2C19 genetic variants and major depressive disorder, longer depressive episodes, and greater depressive symptom severity.

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HEALTH · Jun 19, 2026

The human enzyme CYP2C19 metabolizes about 10% of commonly prescribed medications, including some antidepressants, proton pump inhibitors, clopidogrel, and voriconazole.

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HEALTH · Jun 19, 2026

The CYP2C19 gene has high genetic variability with 39 possible alleles that influence the rate of medication metabolism.

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HEALTH · Jun 19, 2026

The human enzymes CYP2C18 and CYP2C9 contribute to metabolism and other physiological functions in the human body.

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GENERAL · Jun 18, 2026

The FIFA World Cup match between Canada and Qatar is the largest difference in national surface area between the two countries in any FIFA World Cup match in history.

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FINANCE · Jun 18, 2026

Ben Horowitz has the highest DPI (distributions to paid-in capital) among all venture capitalists globally, based on net returns to limited partners.

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LEGAL · Jun 18, 2026

Polymarket is legal in the United States.

SOME BS

SCIENCE · Jun 18, 2026

Scientific studies show that the risk of misidentification from partial DNA matching in familial DNA searching is very low.

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LEGAL · Jun 18, 2026

Familial DNA matching cannot be the sole evidence used to establish probable cause for an arrest warrant.

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LEGAL · Jun 18, 2026

Before arresting a suspect identified through familial DNA searching, investigators are required to obtain and test the suspect's own DNA to confirm an exact match.

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SCIENCE · Jun 18, 2026

Forensic genetic genealogy can generate investigative leads by linking a crime-scene DNA sample to biological relatives using genealogy records.

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LEGAL · Jun 18, 2026

If a crime victim or suspect is unknown or not registered in a law-enforcement DNA database, biological evidence from the crime scene will never be considered in the investigation.

TOTAL BS

HISTORY · Jun 18, 2026

Synanon charged its members for rehabilitation while also using them as unpaid labor.

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HISTORY · Jun 18, 2026

Synanon's use of "The Game" caused Synanon members to distrust each other.

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HISTORY · Jun 18, 2026

Synanon used violence or intimidation tactics against critics or perceived enemies.

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LEGAL · Jun 17, 2026

Asylum seekers in England can claim UK welfare benefits for more than one wife.

TOTAL BS

HISTORY · Jun 17, 2026

Around 200 AD, Church Fathers including Irenaeus and Tertullian documented that Pentecost continued to be celebrated by Christians.

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HISTORY · Jun 17, 2026

The Council of Jerusalem (c. 49–50 AD) confirmed that Gentile converts to Christianity were not required to follow Jewish Law.

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HISTORY · Jun 17, 2026

Paul the Apostle was imprisoned in Rome around AD 60–68, and during Emperor Nero’s persecution of Christians, Paul the Apostle and Saint Peter were martyred.

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