When thinking of biomedical research, you might think of studies with rats, mice or different types of human cells as you have possibly come across in previous posts. As scientists, we refer to these as ‘model organisms’ as they help us to ‘model’ or to understand human health and disease. However, this is not the … Continue reading From Beer to Breakthrough
You only age once!
Tackling the ethical side of anti-aging research Live healthier for longer If you could choose to prolong your lifespan would you do it? As many of you, I would first want to know what are the “conditions of the contract I am signing?”. Aging unhealthily and with a poor quality of life is one thing, … Continue reading You only age once!
Metabolism and emotions: connecting the dots
Primitive human behaviors were the first evidence that led us to the conclusion that our metabolic state can directly affect our emotions. Hungry humans - and basically any other hungry animal - are encouraged to look for food. By suppressing the fear circuit, hunger gives even the most cautious living being the necessary "motivation" to … Continue reading Metabolism and emotions: connecting the dots
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