Why do some cells age gracefully and others lead to disease? Cellular senescence is a hot topic in aging and disease research, but it is a bit of a double-edged sword. This fascinating process can be both a friend and a foe to our health, playing both benefitial and detrimental roles.
Author Archives: Anna McTigue
August
22
The Science of Sensitivity
posted by Anna McTigue
Insights from the Neuroscience of Highly Sensitive People I am driving home as the sun beams through the windshield and straight into my face. It’s beautiful: the orange glow of the golden hour sky, the demanding brightness seen through squinted eyes. But it also adds to my dread about the half-an-hour of incoming stop-and-go traffic. […]
June
27
Calico Cuties: Why These Colorful Cats Are (Almost) Always Female
posted by Anna McTigue
Calico cats are not just ordinary felines. They are legendary and revered in many cultures as symbols of luck and good fortune. In Japan, the Maneki-Neko (or “beckoning-cat”) figures, adorned with the white orange and black calico colors, are believed to bring prosperity to their owners. In the US, they are affectionately known as “money […]
May
23
The Primordial Puzzle
posted by Anna McTigue
The Debate Surrounding Life’s First Molecule Few questions are more basic and more human than wondering how we came to exist. How did life arise from nonliving matter to produce the extraordinary diversity of nature: the colors in the flowers, the sophisticated ecosystems, the complexity of the brain, and its ability to hold our thoughts […]
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