Talk about life’s NUMTS and bolts! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Mitochondria – your body’s energy supplier – has a side hustle: inserting their D-N-A into your brain! Should we be afraid?! Enter the Mills team at the University of Michigan. They examined little
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Wanna heart that won’t quit? Jumping jacks, now! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. It’s hard to find time for long workouts, especially with busy schedules. But good news, long hours aren’t needed to be heart healthy. Emmanuel Stamatakis and team from the University of
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Let’s look at things in a whole new light! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Researchers have discovered a way to look inside the body like never before. No incisions, no fancy machines—just a splash of color. The Hong lab at Stanford University solved the
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Six legged wallflowers don’t get… POLLINATED?! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Imagine speed-dating, but you can’t hear anything. Think you’d make it to first base? Well, we’re not the only ones who wanna hear some smooth talk. Mosquitoes do too. Wait… Can we use
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How are your fat cells “weighing in”? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Why is it so hard to keep weight off? Your body has a “memory” fighting against weight loss. This memory isn’t just psychological—it’s biological. Huh…? Laura Hinte and team at E-T-H Zurich
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Is the cure for drug overdoses under your skin? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Opioid abuse is a huge national problem. When things take a turn for the worst – we’re talking overdoses – quick help can make all the difference. Joanna Ciatti and
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