Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the bodyâs connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the bodyâs cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly.Connective tissue is made up of proteins.The protein that plays a role in Marfan syndrome is called fibrillin-1. Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect (or mutation) in the gene that tells the body how to make fibrillin-1.he protein that plays a role in Marfan syndrome is called fibrillin-1. Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect (or mutation) in the gene that tells the body how to make fibrillin-1.
Check the rinds for splits. A ripe pom's skin splits open when rained on or exposed to rapid changes in humidity. Harvest the pomegranate tree when the first fruit splits, even if it the date falls prior to the expected harvest date.
If you haven't been taking advantage of the bounty of pomegranates, you should do so now, before they're no longer in supermarkets. Enjoying these tart, tannic red globes, with their garnet-hued, jewel-like arils, is a festive way to celebrate the start of the New Year.ut once seeded, pomegranates should be enjoyed within two to three days; they can also be frozen in a sealed bag for up to a year. 1  Add bites of tart, juicy crunch into a dip of mango guacamole. 2  Enjoy eating the seeds in a persimmon or butternut squash salad. 3  Garnish soups with pomegranate seeds to counterbalance texture. 4  Highlight the fruit's ...