Our expert science bloggers write about health and diseases, cancer, metabolism, nutrition, the biology and chemistry of aging, how the brain works and more. Browse your interests.
Mitochondria-targeted antioxidants for muscle health
Could we target antioxidants to our muscle mitochondria to prevent muscle dysfunction, wasting and disease?
LIFE and a Love of Evolution
Jordan's new LIFE Apps blog will cover evolution in all its genetic intricacies, from the evolution of aging to the evolution of allergies and more.
An Apple a Day Keeps the Senescence at Bay?
Researchers have found that mice whose diet is supplemented with the fruit-based flavonoid Fisetin have extended health and lifespans.
Introduction to Slice of LIFE
Shannon's new LIFE Apps blog will feature explanations of the who, what, when, where and why of immunological responses and diseases.
Macular degeneration and things that go bump in the eye
Yellow spots in the eye called drusen are associated with macular degeneration, but they are relatively mysterious. LIFE Apps blogger Lisa has…
Your Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells Won a Nobel Prize
It's difficult for your immune system to kill off cancer cells, because unlike bacteria or viruses, your cancer cells are YOU, just sneakier. But…
Get the Flu Shot for Your Heart
Did you know that the flu may increase your risk of heart attack? Glen Pyle goes to the heart of the matter of how flu vaccines work and why you…
The Right Chemo For Your DNA
Researchers at Indiana University are performing whole genome sequencing for cancer patients to identify genetic markers of chemo drug success.
4 ways your eyes can change during pregnancy
Did you know? Approximately 15% of women experience some sort of visual change whilst pregnant.
A heads up on head injuries
As the 2018 NFL season kicks off, neuroscientist Raeesa Gupte reviews the science on concussions, neurodegenerative conditions and potential…
The Dance of Aging: Learning from the Telomeres of Hibernators
Hibernation studies in arctic ground squirrels reveal a complicated process of telomere shortening and lengthening as oxidative stress levels rise…
A Guide to Healthy Eating During and After a Hurricane
Planning ahead and grabbing cans of vegetables, fruits and legumes can help you get through storms and natural disasters with your health.
How Stress Can Affect Your Immune System
Everyone experiences stress. Acute and moderate stress can be good, even improving your physical and mental performance. But when stress turns…
Welcome to Tumour Talk
Wes' new Life Apps Tumour Talk blog demystifies the mess of information that exists on cancer.
Dreams and Deliberations: Introducing Nattering Neuron
Raeesa's new LIFE Apps blog Nattering Neuron will cover the latest research related to disorders of the brain and spinal cord.
Introducing Heart of the Matter
Glen's blog Heart of the Matter will explore heart issues, sex differences in heart disease and more.
Finding Our Equilibrium
Zach's LIFE App blog Equilibrium will explore the chemistry and biology of how are bodies function and how they might function better.
Health: I Can See It In Your Eyes
Lisa's new LIFE Apps blog explores eye health and the systemic diseases that can affect our eyes, such as diabetes and aging.
Communicating The Only Way I Know How….With Science!
Amanda's LIFE Apps blog "Illuminated Brain" explores topics of neuroscience, health and physiology, including sleep and circadian rhythms.
Me, music, and Tiny Biology
Sara Wilbur's LIFE Apps blog "Minutiae: Insights into Tiny Biology" will cover the molecular processes of health and disease, including telomere…
The Immune System for LIFE
The immune system plays a huge role in how our body handles disease. In this LIFE Apps blog, Immune LIFE, we will explore how the immune system is…
Anti-Aging Hacks from Zora Benhamou
Zora Benhamou's healthy aging hacks include sleep, relaxation, movement, brain health, healthy eating and fasting.
Don’t Be a Zombie: Senolytics, Exercise and Fasting Fight Off Senescent Cells
Thanks to a new study published in Nature Medicine, we now have a convincing culprit for age-related physical dysfunction: the accumulation of…
LIFE Fasting Tracker
LIFE Fasting Tracker is a socially-connected intermittent fasting app that leverages precision medicine.