Galanthus nivalis can be helpful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, though it is not a cure. Snowdrops contain also an active lectin or agglutinin named GNA for "Galanthus nivalis agglutinin". Potatoes have been genetically modified with the GNA gene. In 1998 Árpád Pusztai said in an interview on a World in Action programme that his group had observed damage to the intestines and immune systems of rats fed the genetically modified potatoes. He also said "If I had the choice I would certainly not eat it", and that "I find it's very unfair to use our fellow citizens as guinea pigs".
Northwest Flower and Garden Show three stages, including a do-it-yourself demo stage. The show's 75–80 seminar speakers include garden writers and garden design experts from around the US, Canada, and UK. The show also has a City Living gardening demonstration, a balcony garden exhibition, the Vintage Garden Market, the Gourmet Marketplace, Ikebana displays, and a floral competition. There is a live reality show held daily in front of show audiences which have friendly competitions. Container Wars challenges two designers to create three lush planted containers in under an hour. The 2019 Northwest Flower & Garden Show dates are February 20 to 24. The show was