Loneliness and Aging: What Happens in Our Brain When It Feels Lonely
We found that isolation alters these networks, particularly in females, causing changes in neuronal activity, neuronal connectivity, and emotional behavior.…
The Biochemistry of Wellbeing
We have discovered that tissues such as fingernails can act as small biological archives. As they grow, they can bioaccumulate…
How Exercise Trains Your Cellular Defences
We all know that exercise is good for our health. We hear it often: moving more helps prevent disease, improves…
From Plate to DNA: The Connection Between Diet and Cancer
Cancer is now so common that it is estimated that one in every two men and one in every three…
Who Is Responsible for Child Labour?
As the world marks the World Day Against Child Labour, an important question remains: not only who employed the child,…
Food Safety Resilience for the Unexpected
The unexpected will come. But if we spend the next years building prediction, decentralization, and transparent learning into our food…
Caring for Perinatal Mental Health: Physical Exercise and Social Support
Promoting active lifestyles from the preconception stage and building support networks in which partners and family members are actively involved…
Peptides: Translating Biological Functions into Molecular Design
Every second, billions of molecules inside our bodies recognize one another, assemble into structures, transport cargo, send signals, or defend…
Between Memories and Care: Is Forgetting Our Genetic Destiny?
A few days ago, as part of the Pint of Science festival, I had the opportunity to give a talk…
Trauma from 9/11 may be affecting a second generation
Interestingly, the study found that many adult children reported high levels of anxiety and depression even though they were not…