We can rebuild him! We have the technology. This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. D-N-A is the molecular blueprint of life, so why not change it to our advantage? It’s as easy as…forcing two opposing magnets together. Huh… There must be a way. Enter the
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What IS the sunscreen paradox??? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. The sun screen paradox is a phenomenon where a population has high rates of skin cancer despite high awareness. There’s a high incidence of this in Canada. But how does it happen? Sauliha Alli
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Could the key to preserving your brain be in … your bones?! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease. It’s caused by the build up of a sticky protein that kills neurons – the nervous system’s messenger cells. Our brains have
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Spare the rod, spoil the child? NO. This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Kids grow up so fast these days. Literally. Stress can actually accelerate their aging process through genetic changes. And that comes with increased health risks. How can we slow down? For kids
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Can depression be MELTED away?? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Depression is a widespread, global disability. Yet many patients don’t have access or even respond to antidepressant medications. Holistic alternatives such as yoga and meditation have been explored, though not proven groundbreaking. But how
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Nature can heal itself? LLAMA tell you how! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Glaciers are melting rapidly worldwide, leaving behind harsh environments without plant and animal life. The poor soil conditions prevent new ecosystems from developing for decades. Could animals help speed up this
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Yikes! When is the city gonna do something about these potholes? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Cities are growing – FAST – and urban planners need better data to keep track of where repairs are needed. How about keeping an EYE on them with
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Don’t WEIGHT for better sleep This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Tossing and turning all night? You’re not alone. Getting a good night’s sleep can be hard. This is especially true for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or A-D-H-D. Is there a safe way
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s SUPER cell! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Defense wins games…and life! The tortoise has a shell. The octopus changes color. And our bodies have the mighty immune system. But…How does it know how to target cancerous
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Genetically stylish heads rock the most fashionable hats! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Have you ever wondered why people’s heads are shaped differently? The portion of the skull that protects the brain is the cranial vault. Its shape is inheritable and can have implications
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