thoughts of food
No more than 200 feet away from food.
“This snack curator for Google is one of the most powerful people in food.” | learn more
under the microscope
Strategies for targeting senescent cells in human disease.
This paper was recently published in Nature Aging. “Here we review features of senescent cells and strategies for targeting them, including immunologic approaches, as well as key intracellular signaling pathways. Additionally, we survey current senolytic therapies in human trials.” | learn more
under the microscope
Space travel and senolytics.
Senolytics are the class of drugs that target senescent cells (so-called “zombie cells”). While the basis for using these drugs to delay, prevent or reverse aging is still limited, there’s certainly a lot of excitement in the field. Also, there’s […]
retail therapy
Is shoplifting forcing Walgreens to cut back in S.F.?
The company blames rampant retail theft for the store closings. A 2014 California law classified shoplifting < $950 as a misdemeanor, possibly leading to fewer reports and less enforcement. Critics say they’re just using shoplifting as convenient cover for stores […]
retail therapy
Home Depot + Walmart for faster shipping.
I think this was only a matter of time. Redundant logistics networks are really expensive. “The Home Depot is the first retail client of Walmart GoLocal, which uses Walmart’s expansive network to deliver products for businesses of all sizes.” | learn more
retail therapy
Flexport’s founder rented a boat to tour the port of LA.
You know that problem that’s cascading throughout the country? Yeah, the supply chain problem. The port’s cranes aren’t the bottleneck; it’s container storage. | learn more
to your health
How overnight fasting could extend lifespan.
Intermittent fasting shows health and longevity benefits in a variety of species. This short article published in Nature highlights a study that’s also linked fasting results to the circadian clock. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Zillow doesn’t want to buy houses anymore.
Zillow’s been in the house-flipping business since 2019. After buying 3,805 homes in Q2 of this year, they are pumping the brakes. Why? They are struggling with labor, materials, and a competitive real estate market. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Rethinking language learning, beyond the game-like apps.
An interview with Toucan founder Taylor Nieman. “Toucan launched a year ago on Product Hunt, in September 2020, and it was very well received. They were the #1 product on the day.” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
So…I bought a bank.
This is a wonderful example of “do things, tell people.” Brian Barnes, CEO of Chicago-based M1 Finance, bought a bank and wrote about it. Of interest, it seems he bought the bank personally because, M1 “has work to do before […]