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The Ecosystem Inside of You - John Templeton Foundation
The Ecosystem Inside of You - John Templeton Foundation
With funding from the John Templeton Foundation, evolutionary biologist T. Ryan Gregory, philosopher of science Stefan Linquist, and their colleagues at the University of Guelph in Canada want to apply the methods and theories of ecology to the genome—asking genetic questions through an ecosystem lens.
In a first, Huntington’s disease is slowed by an experimental treatment
In a first, Huntington’s disease is slowed by an experimental treatment
An experimental gene therapy slowed Huntington’s by up to 75 percent in a small clinical trial. While not a cure, it may give patients longer lives.
Lithium plays a mysterious role in the brain. Could it be used to prevent Alzheimer’s? | National Geographic
Lithium plays a mysterious role in the brain. Could it be used to prevent Alzheimer’s? | National Geographic
Low doses in mice have can clear up proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease and restore memory. Human trials are the next step.
Encounters with Bears Are Surging in America — And They're Closer Than You Think
Encounters with Bears Are Surging in America — And They're Closer Than You Think
Blame climate change, habitat destruction and ... birdseed?
Insomniac Anatomy Academy on Instagram
Insomniac Anatomy Academy on Instagram
Sports Celebrate Physical Variation—Until It Challenges Social Norms
Sports Celebrate Physical Variation—Until It Challenges Social Norms
Human anatomy is delightfully varied, but female athletes are heavily criticized for not conforming to socially accepted bodily norms
My Newsletter: Team Trash!
My Newsletter: Team Trash!
Science journalist, author of the book Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains. Join me on Team Trash, where we talk about all the way humans and wildlife meet. Love trash. Be free.
My BOOK! Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains
My BOOK! Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains
Animals Are Our Neighbors in Cities and Suburbs, Not Pests
Animals Are Our Neighbors in Cities and Suburbs, Not Pests
With a little knowledge, we can learn to coexist with the coyote in the backyard or the turkey walking down the street
The Human Body Is Bags, Bags and More Bags
The Human Body Is Bags, Bags and More Bags
Your brain might be like a computer, and your digestive system might be like a tube. But in the end, your whole body is just a bag full of bags
I Spent 5 Months Trying to Coax a Cat From My Ceiling
I Spent 5 Months Trying to Coax a Cat From My Ceiling
The whole time, I misunderstood what was keeping her up there.
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