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What’s the Deal with Antibiotic Resistance?
“A post-antibiotic era means, in effect, an end to modern medicine as we know…
Blocking Hormone Uptake Burns More Fat
Fat is not just fat. In other words, fat is not just a collection of energy…
When Pathogens Collaborate - Research in Brief
Have you ever thought about what could happen if microbes in your body joined…
The Evolution of Allergies, or What Doesn't Kill You...
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger” – Friedrich…
She Traced the 2001 Anthrax Letters. Now She's Protecting Your Gut Health.
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Rita Colwell, a “giant”…
What You Should Know about Oxidative Damage and Stress
The last two posts I wrote had a unifying theme: oxidative damage. The first…
The Right Chemo For Your DNA
What causes two patients with the same type of cancer to respond so differently…
Health: I Can See It In Your Eyes
Hi, my name is Lisa Nivison-Smith, and I am a researcher at the University of…
The Immune System for LIFE
Ten years ago, I started my journey as a biology student. I was convinced I…