I was born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: a border city to El Paso, Texas. There, it is common to be exposed to English (e.g. Saturday morning cartoons, FM radio while driving, workplace and studies among others). Not 100% of the population is bilingual, but this continuous exposure to English pushes some "Juarenses" (people … Continue reading Science of productivity: Bilinguals
Science of productivity: Creativity (From Jazz to Mozart)
In this post, I want to provide you with a humbling perspective on the relationship of our brains with music. As a musician, I have always been fascinated by how a person (a musician) can develop and master an instrument. They say that your instrument is an extension of your body. Certainly, it is. Our … Continue reading Science of productivity: Creativity (From Jazz to Mozart)
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
Epigenetics 101 and the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)
As you might know, DNA is the genetic material that allows for life as we know it to exist. If you want to know more about what DNA is made of or how was it discovered, check out our previous posts "It's in your DNA" and "The secret to life past and present" by Siobhan … Continue reading Epigenetics 101 and the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)
The Science of Productivity: Human Intelligence
While contemporary and popular science is shifting its focus toward artificial intelligence, I think it is nice to go back to the aspects that make human intelligence human (for perspective purposes). These aspects orchestrate cognitive (or "mental") processes that allow us to observe, reason, question, learn, and recall facts and experiences. Have you ever questioned … Continue reading The Science of Productivity: Human Intelligence
Artificial intelligence to understand natural intelligence?
The unprecedented pace of technological advancements over the last decades has transformed our understanding of the human brain. From being a “black box,” we now have delved into the workings of it. We understand how we remember things, how we make decisions, or how we solve problems, the so-called cognition. However, being one of the … Continue reading Artificial intelligence to understand natural intelligence?
How does your immune system “talk” to your brain and vice-versa
Being sick after catching a flu usually comes with a “doing nothing mode”, meaning fatigue, lower mood and lack of motivation to perform day-to-day activities. The close connection between physical illness and behavior might sound counterintuitive if one considers the body and mind as fundamentally distinct in nature. However, it has been repeatedly proven that … Continue reading How does your immune system “talk” to your brain and vice-versa
Microglia: the nostalgic handymen of the brain
Ok, it is finally time to talk about my favorite cells, which have been the focus of my research for as long as I can remember: the cute little cells in our brains called microglia. If you didn’t know that we have many different cell types in our brain besides neurons, check out my previous … Continue reading Microglia: the nostalgic handymen of the brain
A CIÊNCIA DA PRODUTIVIDADE: MOTIVAÇÃO
2020 está sendo um ano maluco. A pandemia do novo coronavírus (Covid-19) teve um impacto sobre todos os principais sistemas mundialmente (sistema de saúde, econômico, educacional e de pesquisas). As medidas tomadas pelos países, como o confinamento e o distanciamento social são medidas efetivas paraaliviar o fardo da conhecida “saturação” desses sistemas citados. Desde o início … Continue reading A CIÊNCIA DA PRODUTIVIDADE: MOTIVAÇÃO
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