“Lungs of the Earth” at serious risk

From sprawling lichen to the most tenacious jaguar, the Amazon is home to millions of diverse species. An intricate ecosystem dwells among the foliage of the rainforest, which produces 6% of the planet’s total oxygen (giving it the memorable title, “Lungs of the Earth.”) This ecosystem is in grave danger, according to Robinson Meyer of The

“NIH fetal tissue research requirements raise worries” – Discussion

On June 5th, 2019, the Trump administration placed a ban on intramural studies involving fetal tissue at the National Institute of Health, stymying their ability to study multiple infectious diseases and developmental disorders. Extramural research proposals using fetal tissue, while not entirely banned, are subject to an ethics board review process which may take up
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“Revisiting the Flight of Icarus: Making Human Organs from PSCs with Large Animal Chimeras” – Discussion

Pluripotent stem cells, also known as “master” cells, have the ability to divide into all three types of body layers in humans – the ectoderm (skin and nervous system), the endoderm (endocrine glands, liver, pancreas, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts), and the mesoderm (bone, muscle, cartilage, circulatory system and connective tissues.) These “master cells” have the

“Risk of being killed by police use of force in the United States by age, race–ethnicity, and sex” – Discussion

The epidemic of police killings in the US has garnered international news attention, beginning with the death of 18-year-old unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in August of 2014. The killing of Michael Brown conjured a synchronized uproar of “Hands up, don’t shoot” by American protesters  – a rally cry detailing the final moments of Michael

“What Women Need to Know” Question & Answers August 2019

caffeine Q. I need a cup or two of coffee in the morning to get me going. My daughter, who follows a strict macrobiotic diet, has been nagging me about my coffee drinking. She contends that caffeine (I only drink caffeinated coffee) is an addictive drug that can cause all kinds of health problems. I
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“What Women Need to Know” Question & Answers July 2019

Alzheimer’s Disease Question: Since I have become menopausal, I have become very forgetful. Although I have no trouble remembering events that happened a long time ago, I do have difficulty recalling such simple things as the name of a person to whom I was just introduced. Am I showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Answer: Loss of
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WOMEN’S PAIN IS DIFFERENT FROM MEN’S—THE DRUGS COULD BE TOO

MEN AND WOMEN can’t feel each other’s pain. Literally. We have different biological pathways for chronic pain, which means pain-relieving drugs that work for one sex might fail in the other half of the population. So why don’t we have pain medicines designed just for men or women? The reason is simple: Because no one has looked for

Teeth and Bones: Doctor Anita Radini and Her Investigations of Ancient Civilizations

Teeth and Bones: Doctor Anita Radini and Her Investigations of Ancient Civilizations by  Christiana I. Killian, Ph.D. The usual image of a medieval scribe is of a tonsured monk bending over an intricate manuscript: a labor of love and an artistic triumph that transfers knowledge from one generation to the next. But always – a

Happy Holidays

Dear Patients, Friends and Colleagues, As 2018 draws to a close, we reflect on all that we have accomplished with your support this past year and all the things for which we’re thankful.  We are so fortunate to be part of such a committed network of scholars, research scientists and benefactors who take such an

14 Facts About Male Infertility

Dr. Marianne J. Legato — Gender Medicine Expert and UpSpringMedical Advisor — recently shared with BuzzFeed Parents some surprising facts about male infertility you probably did not know. 1. Retrograde ejaculation — where semen goes into the bladder instead of out of the penis — is a very real thing. Diabetes and some medications can cause this