Is Alzheimer’s Contagious?
I hate sensational headlines, so I’ll tell you the answer in the next sentence but the title of this post is the only way to introduce this topic. Studies have […]
Category Archives: Biology
CRISPR Games
If you doubt the power of the written word, look at one of biotech’s recent controversies. In this blog, I’ve mentioned CRISPR, the gene editing technology that . Like many scientific endeavors, it […]
The Toughest, and Cutest, Mammal?
Last week, I posted about the tardigrade, a microscopic creature that is one of the toughest on earth, reviving after years of being frozen or dried. But what about mammals? […]
The Toughest, and Cutest, Life Form?
What can survive being frozen and revived at least 30 years later? What about surviving being nearly dried out and rehydrated? How about being fine after several days in space? […]
Bugs Inspire Gene Therapy
Inspiration in the biotech industry can come from amazing places and amount to unimaginable discoveries. There is one on the horizon that is worth mentioning on a science fiction author […]
Do-It-Yourself Genes?
Two weeks ago, I posted about “a possible new alien invasion,” the possibility that a genetically modified plant or animal could spread a new gene through a population quickly, or […]
Computer Literacy and Age
In my day job, I help members of the public complete online applications. I’ve noticed that generally, older people are more likely to have trouble working with the computer. I tell them […]
