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What is Autophagy?

Autophagy isn’t a new word, at least not in this blog. As previously…


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A Short History of Sickness and Why Prevention is Best

Throughout history, societies, technology and knowledge have evolved…


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The Women of LifeOmic

“At times it’s amazing to be a woman in tech, but at others it’s…


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Your Brain on Mindfulness Meditation

The Hipness of Mindfulness When you hear the term “mindfulness…


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What’s the Deal? Making Science Accessible.

Hi all! I’m Emily and I am thrilled to be joining the LIFE Apps blogging team.…


How Your Gut Microbiome Unlocks the High Fiber Diet

Investigation into the function and evolution of the human microbiome, our ‘old…


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Live Fast, Die Young: The Evolution of Aging

To take care of your health is to delay the inevitable biological deterioration…


LIFE and a Love of Evolution

G’day guys! My name is Jordan. I’m a graduate bioengineer and a first…


A heads up on head injuries

On December 1, 2012 Jovan Belcher emptied nine bullets into his girlfriend…


Dreams and Deliberations: Introducing Nattering Neuron

Early Life The crisp smell of disinfectant mingled with the sandalwood scent…