under the microscope
Cancer – the seed and the soil.
Dr. Jason Fung implores researchers to zoom out from the genetic level when studying cancer. | learn more
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under the microscope
The cellular secret behind naked mole rats’ anti-aging abilities.
“Normally, senescent cells can still metabolize, which can lead to some of the damaging affects of aging. But naked mole rats are able to inhibit that metabolism, contributing to their longevity and resistance to aging.” |learn more
under the microscope
Cancer “vaccine” eliminates tumors in mouse study.
“Injecting minute amounts of two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors in mice can eliminate all traces of cancer in the animals, including distant, untreated metastases, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.” | learn more
better doing
Relative risk vs absolute risk.
Are you ever frustrated with how statistics are abused in the media (and elsewhere)? So am I. So is Dr. Peter Attia. He wrote this as a reminder to look beyond the headline stats. | learn more
better doing
Observe, orient, decide, act.
“Learn the 4-step process fighter pilots use to make split-second decisions when the stakes are at their highest.” |learn more
better doing
Do you suck as much as me at estimation?
For the sake of my ego, I hope so! This is not a silly buzzfeed quiz, but it is a quiz. It’s definitely worth spending a few minutes on, given how eye-opening it was for me. | learn more
retail therapy
HBR is down on Amazon Go grocery store.
Three authors writing for Harvard Business Review take a skeptical view of the prospects for Amazon Go. They make the case that tech adoption in retail often falters, using comparisons like RFID and self-checkout. I think they are missing the […]
on the blockchain
Kodak, KodakCoin, corruption & bankrupty.
This doesn’t belong in the blockchain section, but for Kodak’s recent endeavor into crypto-land. The author is anonymous, which makes this an even more fun read for some reason. | learn more
fun facts
Thermal comfort.
49 weeks into this newsletter and I finally get to write about air conditioning! 99% Invisible tells a wonderful story here, complete with pictures, videos, and historical context. I read the article, though a podcast version is also available. | learn more
on the blockchain
The fate of crypto hedge funds.
It seems there’s a proliferation of crypto-focused hedge funds these days. Dave Balter (first time I’ve encountered his writing) makes some predictions for these funds in 2018. | learn more