– Biology is complex and diverse, so scientific research approaches need to be too
Genetics research reveals how diverse complex biological systems are. Diversity and collaboration make for more thorough and innovative scientific research.
– Learning from failures: Support for scientific research needs to include when things don't work out
A failed experiment led the researchers to question their assumptions and realize that, contrary to popular belief, chromosomes interact with and affect genetic expression.
– Mixed messages: Is coffee good or bad for us? It might help, but it doesn't enhance health
This is a great suggestion for so much of research. I’m sure that food and supplement research - maybe most research - could benefit from clearer up front questions. Another large issue is appreciating…
– Mixed messages: Is coffee good or bad for us? It might help, but it doesn't enhance health
It is amazing how our bodies grow to tolerate caffeine - a definite reminder that caffeine absolutely is a drug and that moderation is a good idea.
– Mixed messages: Is coffee good or bad for us? It might help, but it doesn't enhance health
Drinking a cup of coffee means ingesting a complex mixture of chemicals. Research has given us mixed messaging about whether coffee is beneficial or harmful.
– The quest for delicious decaf coffee could change the appetite for GMOs
The issues around editing, around any genetic manipulation, need to be considered and explored. Absolutely. I really like your comment about energy and water consumption in the processing - definitely…
– The quest for delicious decaf coffee could change the appetite for GMOs
Paul - great points! I completely agree about the environmental benefits of removing the need for processing. The insecticide aspect of caffeine, or possibly bactericide, is still up for debate. There…
– The quest for delicious decaf coffee could change the appetite for GMOs
I completely agree that much of the resistance to genetic engineering is emotionally based. I don’t know about an Indigenous connection, but we absolutely need to find a way to acknowledge the emotional…
– The quest for delicious decaf coffee could change the appetite for GMOs
Great point, Charles, I completely agree.
– The quest for delicious decaf coffee could change the appetite for GMOs
Genetically modified organisms can help address current agricultural challenges, but public opinion is against them. Maybe the search for delicious decaf coffee could lead to widespread acceptance.
– The biology of coffee, one of the world’s most popular drinks
Difficult to study in humans, but maybe not in flies, my study organism of choice, and I have projects on both caffeine effects (very, very early in the studies) and the gut microbiome (just very early…
– The biology of coffee, one of the world’s most popular drinks
Hi Henry - thanks for pointing this out. I’m going through the literature now. There is some interesting work on coffee and this molecule.
– Why aren't you a lefty? A geneticist finds clues in kangaroos and shopping malls
These are great observations. I’ll take a look at possible connections between dyslexia and handedness. That is a really interesting possibility. Thanks for sharing!Thomas
– Connaître sa cible : la science fondamentale nous aide à élaborer des vaccins contre les coronavirus
La recherche fondamentale permet d'éclairer ce que nous savons sur les coronavirus. Nous connaîtrons d'autres épidémies, il est donc crucial de poursuivre et de développer ce type de travail.
– Know your target: Fundamental science will lead us to coronavirus vaccines
Fundamental research has informed what we know about coronaviruses up until the pandemic. With possible future outbreaks, continuing and developing this type of work is crucial.
Kita mungkin tertarik pada kopi karena desas-desus seputaran kafein yang menggembirakan, tapi itu bukan berarti kafein menjadi aspek paling menarik secara biologis dari secangkir kopi yang baik.
– The biology of coffee, one of the world’s most popular drinks
I didn’t know about the ADHD connection, but that makes sense. Could you point me to any references? I’d like to know more.
Antioxydant, anticancéreux, hyper-stimulant... Voici comment le café, l'une des boissons les plus populaires au monde, agit sur notre corps.
¿Cómo funciona en nuestro cuerpo una de las bebidas más populares del mundo?
– The biology of coffee, one of the world’s most popular drinks
How does one of the most popular drinks in the world actually work on our bodies?