Immune system at training in the gut
1- Immune system at training in the gut Microbes, in particular bacteria, are associated with many diseases, being…
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It’s Us Peter, Your Blood Vessels
Dear Peter, the Heart talked about itself so much that we thought it would never let us speak.…
Drinking Water from the Sea: Polymeric Membranes for Desalination
One billion people in the world live in water-stressed areas, and RO membrane technology is the leading desalination…
Epidermal electronics
1- Epidermal electronics Original Article: Kim, D-H et al., Science 333, 838 (2011). We often see patients in…
Writing of Our Worries
1- Writing of Our Worries Original Article: Ramirez G. et al., Science 331, 211 (2011). We have had…
It’s me Peter, your liver!
Dear Peter, as one of your organs of vital importance, I have a couple of words to say…
When it comes to fighting flu, gut bacteria are on our side
1- When it comes to fighting flu, gut bacteria are on our side Original Article: Ichinohe T. et…
It’s Us Peter, Your Salivary Glands
Sometimes, when you get mad at someone, you feel like spitting in his/her face. But you should know…
Effective Use of Education as a Tool to Shape Attitudes: the Australian Experience
We often think of education in the context of a classroom environment, where one teaches and the others…
The Sun: The Source We Cannot Utilize
The sun gives out about 1.17×1031 kJ (kilojoule) energy every year. Only one and half trillionth of this…
“As if I ate” diet is effective
1- “As if I ate” diet is effective Original Article: Morewedge C.K. et al., Science 330, 1530 (2010).…
It’s Us Peter! Your Teeth
Dear Peter…! We agreed with the other organs to explain the splendid art inherent in us to you;…
Mushroom: A Unique Blessing
Until recently fungi used to be considered plants. Today, due to their unique qualities, fungi have now been…
Your sleep shapes your hair
1- Your sleep shapes your hair Original Article: Akashi M. et al., PNAS 107, 15643 (2010). Feeling sleepy…
It’s me Peter, your kidney!
Dear Peter, in the earlier issues my friends heart and stomach spoke with you and I patiently waited…