Epidermal electronics
1- Epidermal electronics Original Article: Kim, D-H et al., Science 333, 838 (2011). We often see patients in…
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It’s me Peter, your liver!
Dear Peter, as one of your organs of vital importance, I have a couple of words to say…
Writing of Our Worries
1- Writing of Our Worries Original Article: Ramirez G. et al., Science 331, 211 (2011). We have had…
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…
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 Teeth
Dear Peter…! We agreed with the other organs to explain the splendid art inherent in us to you;…
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 me Peter, your kidney!
Dear Peter, in the earlier issues my friends heart and stomach spoke with you and I patiently waited…
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 Nervous System – 2
When you hear the words “nervous system,” what comes to mind is a cluster of cells called neurons.…
Fathers are special, too
1- Fathers are special, too Original Article: Mak, G.K. & Weiss, S., Nature Neuroscience 13, 753 (2010). Motherhood…
Belief and Our Treatment of the Environment
I see… Everywhere I look, I see citizens polluting, communities mistreating and nations exploiting the earth. I watch…