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? […]
Category Archives: Biology
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 […]
A New Alien Invasion?
What do you think of when I say “science fiction.” Most people think of stories of human space exploration, or the reverse, space aliens invading earth. But what if the […]
Poll Results- Good News For Bacon
The poll results are in and it looks like good news for bacon and its fans. Last week I asked who was going to reduce or eliminate processed meats from […]
Poll-Bad News for Bacon Lovers
Bacon has probably ruined more vegetarians than any other meat. I’ve met a few people who fell off the vegetarian wagon or didn’t quite get on it because of those […]
Antioxidants and Cancer-Too Much of a Good Thing?
Antioxidants are everywhere, in supplements, super foods, teas, and for good reason, they may slow or reduce the ravages of aging. Click here for more. Antioxidants reduce the free radicals produced by normal metabolism […]
Why Men Die Young
We all know that men are more likely to die due to accidents, disease, or suicide, but there are also biological reasons men die sooner: Bigger body size- Women tend […]
Healing With Stem Cells-STAP Cells
For the novel I’m writing, I need a stem cell that can form inside the human body and rejeuvenate and heal characters. iPS cells, the ones I reported on last […]
