00:00A common vape flavoring may affect early human development.
00:03Researchers at UC Riverside studied vanillin.
00:06It is commonly used to create vanilla flavor in e-cigarettes.
00:10Scientists tested it on human embryonic stem cells.
00:13Even low levels changed how the cells developed.
00:16The cells also lost some of their developmental ability.
00:19Higher concentrations were linked to increased cell death.
00:22Researchers found a possible role for the TRPv4 channel.
00:26Blocking the channel reduced many of the changes.
00:28The findings raise questions about vaping during pregnancy.
00:32But this was a laboratory study, not a human pregnancy study.
00:36Scientists say the results do not prove vaping causes these effects.
00:40They are also studying other chemicals used in vape products.
00:43More research is needed to understand the potential risks.
00:47Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
