Even though my first love will always be chemical ecology, I often find myself dabbling in the exotic realm of ecotoxicology. It’s kind of dangerous and sometimes sexy and I think that’s why I am ...

When we spoke to Dr. David Sinclair two years ago, the preeminent geneticist dished on the latest research going on at his Harvard lab. Particularly compelling was a process where he and his team ...

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In the quest for optimal health, the concept of hormesis has gained significant attention in recent years. Hormesis refers to the positive effects that arise from exposure to low levels of stress or ...

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In a sense, you could describe most modern medications as judiciously applied poisons. And as guest writer Frank Schnell explains, that is just one facet to grasp if you're seeking the understand the ...

Hypothesis: A tiny dose of a chemical causes a greater biological response than a small or moderate dose. Sound ridiculous? Sure does. But that idea, known as hormesis, sounds just as wacky as when ...

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Winslow Homer's "Snap the Whip," 1872, one of Homer's favorites. Parents should not overprotect children from the small stresses of life. There can be a "blessing in a skinned knee." Source: ...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by subclinical systemic inflammation and impaired regulation of blood glucose levels. Interestingly, impairment of glycemic control occurs despite substantial ...