“New research has for the first time demonstrated how exposure to Narrow Band Ultraviolet B light (UVB) can directly influence gut microbiome diversity in humans.” | learn more
“Humanity is poised to take a huge leap forward, as a convergence of next-gen technologies combine to give us unprecedented power over our own biology. Here’s a roadmap to the key technologies and how it’s going to play out in […]
New evidence from a longitudinal study reinforces the link (correlation, not causation) between walking speed and brain health. | learn more
I’d say this is one of the most interesting trends I’m tracking right now. “Laboratory-automation start-ups are borrowing a page from the software industry.” | learn more
“Humans may not be able to regrow amputated limbs like salamanders can – but we do have a ‘salamander-like’ ability to regrow damaged cartilage, a new study has found.” | learn more
They acknowledge that agents like psilocybin can be really useful, but wish they could use them without the pesky “deleterious neurological effects.“ | learn more
“CBD is being hailed as a cure-all, but what does it do? Jeffrey Chen, executive director of the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative, explains.” | learn more
“The effects of exercise on insulin secretion, the role of exercise-induced energy deficit, and possible dose–response relationships are not well understood. This study aimed to evaluate insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion after progressively greater negative energy balance induced by exercise […]
I’ve been referencing this Kahneman study in many conversations over the past couple month, so I thought I’d link to it here. After exposing subjects to two versions of a painful stimulus and asking which they wanted to repeat, “A […]
“Enamel is the hard, protective layer on the outside of teeth. It can be worn down by mouth acid and repeated chewing, leading to cavities that have to be plugged with fillings to prevent further decay. … Tooth enamel can […]