Scarring: “You Die From a Burn or You Live With Pain and Disfigurement”
Dr. Michael Longaker, a plastic surgeon, explains the purpose of scarring and new technology that could completely reverse the damage.
Medical Notes: A New Type of Evolution, Chronic Absenteeism in Schools, and How Babies Trigger Milk Production
We may have discovered a new form of evolution. Is winter the best season for our health? Education has become an afterthought for many kids. Breast milk is triggered by a baby’s whine.
Evolution Pt.2: Is the Success of Humanity Based on Luck?
We break down how our ancestors' genetic history affects our current biological makeup – including our vulnerability to disease.
Sickle Cell Disease: An Evolutionary Protection Turned Deadly
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disease in America. Experts explain the health and financial burdens of sickle cell disease.
Evolution Pt.1: How Our Ancestry Is Revolutionizing Precision Medicine
Our expert this week explains that in order to move into this new era of medicine, we need to take a look back at our evolutionary path.
Have We Cheated Natural Selection?
Dr. Steve Reilly, a professor at Yale School of Medicine, reveals how natural selection works and how humans may be its best ally.
Medical Notes: Pain Management and the Evolution of Hair
Stop pain at the cellular level. New treatments for eye disease may be right around the corner. Curly hair has helped humanity survive.
How AI Is Thrusting Us Into the Future of Medicine
Experts discuss the many different applications of AI and how we can expect to interact with the technology in the field of medicine going forward.
Genomics Pt. 2: Designer Babies, Illegal Experiments, and Moral Issues
Our experts explain the ethical debate surrounding gene editing in humans. Where do we draw the moral line and have we already crossed it?
How Scientists Are Speeding Up Evolution Using Genome Editing
The field of genome editing goes all the way back to the 1970s when researchers discovered how to clone DNA. Experts discuss how gene editing technology can fit millions of years of evolution into mere months.
How Our Mind’s Natural Defense Can Be Deadly for Society
Why are we able to function after mass tragedies? The answer is a defense mechanism in our mind that Dr. Paul Slovic calls the Arithmetic of Compassion.
