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)
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?
The magic pill
Imagine what it would be like if we could prescribe ourselves a pill that would give the benefits of exercise for our cardiovascular and metabolic health without exercising? It sounds crazy, doesn’t it? If you think about it, it might not be such an outrageous idea. Alejandro Marmolejo, a physician and PhD student in mitochondrial biology, … Continue reading The magic pill
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
The Science of Productivity: Motivation
2020 has been a crazy year. The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all major systems globally (health system, economic, education, research). Measures taken by countries, such as lockdowns and social distancing are effective measures to relieve the burden of the so-called ''saturation'' of said systems. Since the lockdown started, we have been encouraged to … Continue reading The Science of Productivity: Motivation
Is your brain 90% glue?
I bet you have already heard that humans only use 10% of their brain. This has even been theme for many movies and series in which super humans or drugs are able to unlock the full potential of the human brain, granting amazing abilities (yes, I am referring to the movies Lucy and Limitless). I’m … Continue reading Is your brain 90% glue?
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