Study Says Magnetic Field Can Reduce Swelling

Study Says Magnetic Field Can Reduce Swelling

A recent study by University of Virginia researchers demonstrates that the use of an acute, localized static magnetic field of moderate strength can result in significant reduction of swelling when…
Gene Therapy And Alcoholism

Gene Therapy And Alcoholism

Just as the risk of developing alcoholism is strongly influenced by genetic factors, mutations in gene coding – such as the aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2*2) allele – also appear to protect against…
Interview With Gary Taubes (part 1)

Interview With Gary Taubes (part 1)

I interviewed Gary Taubes by phone a few weeks ago, shortly after he gave a talk about the main ideas of his new book — "Good Calories, Bad Calories" — at UC Berkeley. The interview lasted about 2…
The Value of Chemistry Results

The Value of Chemistry Results

Chemical research has traditionally been organized in either experiment-centric or molecule-centric models. This makes sense from the chemist's standpoint. When we think about doing chemistry, we…