Language, Memory, and Aging–And the Words To Say It Melissa Troyer Science, Science & Medicine Few memories from my first course in cognitive psychology have stuck with me over time. There was the time the time the professor was appalled when he learned how many drinks the young fraternity member who...
From The Kitchen To The Lab: How Sushi Dinners May Lead To New Pain Therapies Vivian Chou Medicine, Science, Science & Medicine A closer look at what happens when we eat wasabi and other spicy foods has unlocked new possibilities for pain management.
Why is Genome Instability a Hallmark of Cancer and Aging? Irene Park Medicine, Science, Science & Medicine One of my college biology professors once told his students that when a person lives long enough, he or she will eventually get cancer. He wasn’t wrong—older age is a major risk for developing cancer as...
Why Medical Journals Must Make Researchers Share Data From Clinical Trials Elizabeth Loder Science, Science & Medicine This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. This month a new BMJ policy on sharing data from clinical trials takes effect. From July 1 2015, the authors of all...
How Small Molecules Could Make Us Want More Melissa Galinato Science, Science & Medicine Recently, in response Johann Hari’s article on drug addiction for the Huffington Post, my friend and I got into a discussion about how scientists choose specific research methods in addictive disorders. The...
Are Dietary Supplements Dangers in Disguise? Liana Kresch Medicine, Science, Science & Medicine The FDA’s current categorization of dietary supplements as food products comes with high risks, allowing supplements to escape required safety and efficacy studies.
What Does an Atomic Physicist Read in the Summer? Alexander Thompson Science, Science & Medicine At a whopping near-600 pages, American Prometheus may seem daunting, but don't let the page count dissuade you from jumping in. This is an engaging read, spanning decades of time and touching on a set of important and fascinating people. Ever wanted to get things done but felt they were too boring to do? Ever wish you had a more glamorous job, like maybe being an astronaut? Chris Hadfield, the social media savvy Canadian astronaut, details how even astronauts have to sweat the small stuff in his autobiography An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.