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)
My mitochondria and me
It has taken millions of years to have life shaped as it is now (as in 2021 A.D.). It is important to go back to the basics and understand one of the events that allowed evolution as we know it. In this post, I want to present to you the genesis of mitochondria as THE … Continue reading My mitochondria and me
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
Data of Science and Science of Data
What is data? Data is the currency of Science. But what is data? Data is another word for result, fact, information. Data helps not only scientists, but any learning individual will rely on data to generate "knowledge". Let it be a baby learning to speak, a toddler learning that sharp things sting by trial and … Continue reading Data of Science and Science of Data
Scientific method: this is NOT what it looks like
I have been thinking a lot about meat consumption. I do not think I could stop eating meat. But what if I reduce my consumption? Good for the environment and good for me, right? Many questions. In one of my quests for clarification, I came across an interesting review article: "Meat and mental health: a … Continue reading Scientific method: this is NOT what it looks like
Healthy obesity: real life or just fantasy?
Obesity, like diabetes, is one of the conditions on the list of risk factors that can lead to severe complications during a COVID-19 infection. In fact, obesity is associated with a constellation of problems, from a reduction in life expectancy to the development and progression of several chronic diseases. These are scientific facts. However, we … Continue reading Healthy obesity: real life or just fantasy?
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
COVID-19 and Diabetes: Sugar? No, thanks!
The COVID-19 disease, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is often more severe in elderly (60+), people with lung and heart disease, people with conditions that affect the immune system and diabetics. Why is COVID-19 a challenge for diabetic patients?
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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