“[Y]ou have probably come across claims that Science is broken in some way or another, that we live in an era of scientific stagnation, or some horror stories about researchers spending their lives applying for grants and not doing research. […]
“A new study from MIT has found that reactivating a certain enzyme improves repair of DNA damage in neurons, which helps Alzheimer’s patients and others with cognitive decline.” | learn more
T-cell therapy has been a game changer for cancer therapy, but its applicability has so far been very narrow. “Cardiff University study describes unconventional immune cell which could open up treatment of wide range of cancers in all patients.” | learn more
“A compelling new study, led by scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has found a novel gene therapy can prevent obesity and build muscle without the need for additional exercise, in mice being fed a high-fat […]
Science is so cool. “Some bacteria inject toxins into host cells using a syringe-like appendage. Past research has found we could hijack that as a new drug delivery system, and now Max Planck scientists have developed a way to control […]
“Antioxidants fight oxidation, which can spoil food and alcohol and harm cells in the body. Now, researchers have woven antioxidants into nanofiber mats, which release the vital compounds slowly and could be useful for food coverings or bandages.” | learn more
I learned a lot from this short post. “Virus? …simply a piece of bad news wrapped up in protein. —Jean and Peter Medawar.” | learn more
I’m almost done reading a book about extending human lifespan by David Sinclair. He believes we’re on the cusp of decades-longer, healthier lives. Meanwhile, I’m sharing this article where he writes about NMN and NR, two compounds that boost NAD […]
Yes, we are. “Paradoxically, we observe that although this very prevalent behaviour of self-smelling is of concern to individuals, especially to parents of children overtly exhibiting self-smelling, the behaviour has nearly no traction in the medical or psychological literature.” | learn more
“May 1st was my last day as a VP and Distinguished Engineer at Amazon Web Services, after five years and five months of rewarding fun. I quit in dismay at Amazon firing whistleblowers who were making noise about warehouse employees […]