Fixing obesity in the brain
1- Fixing obesity in the brain Original article: Czupryn, A. et al., Science 334, 1133 (2011). Neurons are…
Body
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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.…
It’s me Peter, your liver!
Dear Peter, as one of your organs of vital importance, I have a couple of words to say…
Divided They Survive, Together They Prevail: Quorum Sensing in Bacteria
Bacteria are single-celled organisms which are visible to the eye only under a microscope, hence are known as…
The Astonishing Story of Genome Organization: DNA Packaging in the Cell
Like most other experimental scientists, I hardly spend time in the library. In one of those rare occasions,…
The Onerous Journey of a Meatball
I was once a delicious meatball. I should, in fact, say “we,” not “I,” for I was a…
It’s Us Peter! Your Teeth
Dear Peter…! We agreed with the other organs to explain the splendid art inherent in us to you;…
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…
Vacations
Question: How should we make use of our vacations to dispel fatigue and boredom arising from our regular…
Straighten Up Yourself and Know It’s a Miracle
Just after having started my job at the university, I was shocked by some sad news. One of…
Brittany’s Spirit: A Legacy of Learning and Living
It was a day not unlike any other typical school day. I got up at 5:30 a.m., caught…
It’s Me Peter, Your Nervous System
Dear Peter! Finally, I have come to say goodbye to you. As you probably know, there is a…
How the tests survive
1- How the “fit” tests survive Original Article: Lewis, G.D. et al., Science Translational Medicine 2, 33 (2010).…
Are You Pregnant with Yourself?
Have you ever been pregnant? No matter your gender or age, you have been pregnant in your life!…