Superpower genes discovered, "superhumans" will soon become a reality in the future!

People with super short sleep

Conventional wisdom says that adults should get about eight hours of sleep. Not getting enough sleep can not only leave you mentally exhausted and your immune system weakened, but your judgment and memory can also be affected.

However, some people seem to need much less time to maintain energy and can even work all day without feeling sleepy.

You might think they’re just holding out, but in fact, they may have been born with a rare genetic mutation. A research team led by Fu Yinghui, a professor of neuroscience at the University of California, discovered that there is a gene called “DEC2” in the human body that significantly affects sleep behavior. When this gene is mutated, a person only needs about 6.25 hours of sleep per night to get enough rest, effectively clear waste from the body, and regain energy.

People carrying this gene mutation are extremely rare.

After Professor Fu Yinghui published his results, he received emails from all over the world claiming to be able to sleep shorter than normal people. He then found a father and son who slept an average of only 4-5 hours a day, almost half less than normal people, but they did not seem to suffer any negative effects from sleep deprivation.

After sequencing the genes of the father and son, the team discovered that they had a rare mutation in the "npsr1" gene, which is much rarer than the "DEC2" gene mutation . People with this gene mutation are extremely rare, and only about a quarter of a million people have this mutation. This group of people only need to sleep 4-5 hours a day to recharge their bodies. And people with the "npsr1" gene mutation can not only recover their physical strength after a short sleep. It can even prevent memory loss caused by sleep deprivation.

The person with super strong bones

Surely everyone is very familiar with Wolverine from the "X-Men" series, it can be said that he is the typical character of the series. In addition to his superhuman self-healing ability, Wolverine's ability also comes from the Adamantium alloy implanted in his bones, making his bones almost indestructible.

So could humans actually have this ability? To answer that question, we have to start with the stiffness of human bones. The stiffness of human bones is controlled by a gene called LRP5 . This gene's function is to regulate the density and strength of human bones.

This gene is important to human health because it is linked to osteoporosis, a common bone disease. Osteoporosis is caused by mutations in the LRP5 gene, which cause bones to become weak and brittle. But what if the LRP5 gene mutated in the other direction?

This gene mutation makes bones many times harder than normal people.

Scientists discovered this rare gene mutation in a family in Connecticut, USA. Members of this family had greatly increased bone mass and had incredible bone density due to the LRP5 gene mutation.

Their bones are many times harder than normal people, so fractures are almost impossible. Furthermore, their skin is also younger than their age, and scientists believe that members of this family are not at risk of breaking their bones even if they were involved in a serious car accident.

It may sound unbelievable, but having such superpowers is not all good, as it does come with some side effects and risks. People with LRP5 mutations can develop excessive bone growth , putting pressure on surrounding nerves, leading to some serious consequences. In the worst case, they can even lose their hearing.

At the same time, as these people age, they will also face some problems that normal people will not encounter. For example, if they need joint replacement surgery, doctors may find that their bones are too dense and cannot be fitted with artificial joints, which will affect their mobility. This is like Wolverine in the movies, despite having superpowers, but also paying a heavy price when he gets old.

The one who owns blood more precious than gold

Most people can probably only name four common blood types: A, B, AB, and O. Some have probably heard of RH negative blood . However, you may not know that scientists have discovered more than 30 blood types in humans, one of which is extremely rare and is known as “golden blood.”

This blood type is RH null, which is characterized by the absence of any RH antigens on the red blood cell membrane, so it can be safely transfused to all people with RH negative blood. According to statistics, in the past 50 years, only 43 people in the world have been discovered to have this blood type.

If your blood type is RH null and your blood type is O, then your blood is the best golden blood. Because RH null blood type O can not only be transfused to all people with RH negative blood but can also be transfused to all people with RH positive blood, meaning it can be transfused to anyone in the world without causing immune rejection. Currently, there are only nine people in the world who have such an omnipotent blood line.

In the past 50 years, only 43 people in the world have been discovered to have this blood type.

However, for people with golden blood, this is not a blessing but a terrible nightmare. When they need a blood transfusion, only the “same type” blood can help them, and there are only 43 people with golden blood in the world, and they are distributed in different countries and regions.

Therefore, to avoid accidents, the owner of the golden bloodline will withdraw his own blood every year and store it in the blood bank for his own protection.

Because of the rarity and mystery of this blood type, many people with golden blood choose to keep their identity a secret and do not want to reveal their identity to avoid causing unnecessary trouble. They worry that they will be targeted by scientists or criminals with evil intentions, or that they will be forced to become someone else's "living blood bank" .