CRISPR has been used to correct sickle cell disease in patients — marking a milestone in gene therapy.

There are places in the ocean where pressure is over 1,000 times greater than at sea level.

Fact #2486 · Ocean

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake.

Fact #807 · Ocean

Octopuses have demonstrated short-term and long-term memory.

Fact #1319 · Ocean

Certain whales migrate thousands of miles annually.

Fact #413 · Ocean

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.

Fact #13 · Ocean

Some deep-sea octopuses brood their eggs for years.

Fact #1413 · Ocean

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean.

Fact #141 · Ocean

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally.

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