Yawn! I’m tired, and also… sad? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Ever had a poor night’s sleep? You probably felt sluggish and struggled to get through the day. You’re not alone – more than thirty percent of adults are sleep deprived! Cara Palmer and
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Would you take a cold plunge into a… better mood? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Imagine cold water on your skin… not for a second, but for FIVE minutes! How do you think you would feel after that? Ala Yankouskaya from Bournemouth University and
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Why do biceps get so much recognition? Because they’re flex-perts! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. We use our biceps to build all kinds of things. But what’s the best way to build THEM? Enter Shigeru Sato and team from Niigata University of Health and
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A vaccine for bees? You’re POLLEN my leg. This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Our food supply depends on honey bee pollination. However, bees are threatened by climate change and diseases. We want to protect bees from infection, death, and eventual colony collapse. Can we
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In the insect world, are there new ANT-ibiotics on the way? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Like humans, wounded Matabele ants are at risk for deadly infections. Unlike MANY OF US, they have universal healthcare. But how?! Erik Frank and team from the
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More treatments for depression? SPINE-ally! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Your spine constantly communicates with your brain, sending messages like HUNGRY or OW! But what about sad feelings? Major depressive disorder involves the body AND the brain… Francisco Romo-Nava and team from Ohio tackled
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How do bacteria stay alive and relevant? They make sure they’re well-cultured! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Everyone’s got problems right? Even bacteria have their OWN viruses, called bacteriophages. Yay! But dormant bacteria, which reproduce less, are less vulnerable to viruses. Can we figure
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This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Eight percent of children and ten percent of adults in the United States have a food allergy! Even the smallest amount of their allergen – like one peanut – could be deadly! What can we do? Enter Robert Wood
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Defibrillation in my circulation? Hotwire my heart! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Our hearts control how blood flows through our bodies. But what can we do if it stops? Sheldon Cheskes from Sunnybrook Hospital explored how heart attacks can be treated by. . .
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Is the fountain of youth… a smoothie?! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. A healthy diet is essential for keeping our brains youthful, but not all foods are equal. With LONG lists of “superfoods” circulating the internet – kale, broccoli, cocoa nibs – where do
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