Month: August 2023

Assistant Professor Chuankai (Kai) Zhou, PhD, became fascinated with the mysteries of aging when he was still quite young. His curiosity began with some nature collecting. Growing up in a small village on the east coast of China, Zhou spent his childhood gathering anything in nature he could get his hands on, such as plants,…

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Founding faculty member brings a sense of exploration to his clinical practice, research agenda and personal life   Christopher Benz, MD, one the Buck’s founding faculty members, is an adventurer, in both his scientific quests and his travels. Throughout his decades-long research career, he has sought new strategies to better diagnose and treat breast cancer….

Turning obstacles into opportunities    Tell Buck assistant professor Tara Tracy, PhD, that she can’t do something and it will only make her work harder to prove you wrong. This quality has served her well in her choices for her career path, in her research pursuits and in spearheading an initiative to support women in…

Improving human health, one branch of immunology at a time Dan Winer, MD, wants to make the world a better place, and has been systematically implementing a plan to do so for decades. “I always like to see what is important in the future,” says Winer, an associate professor at the Buck. “Toward that end,…

Aging is a complex, multifactorial process that impacts all cells and bodily systems. And despite best intentions, aging is inevitable. But it may be possible to slow the speed at which we age. Regular exercise can prevent accelerated aging and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improving healthspan and allowing you to slow seemingly unstoppable…

Laboratories are the epicenters of innovation, where scientific breakthroughs take shape. Ensuring the seamless functionality of these spaces is not just essential for research, but also for the safety of personnel and the integrity of results. Here are 5 effective strategies to elevate your laboratory operations and maintenance, from safeguarding analytical instruments to precision calibration…

Key takeaways:~ Histamine levels rise and fall throughout the day according to the circadian rhythm of mast cells.~ In the brain, histamine acts as a neurotransmitter and is associated with wakefulness.~ Neuroinflammation plus altered circadian rhythm of histamine release may be a cause of early morning insomnia.~ Genetic variants in circadian rhythm genes may affect…

Green tea is more than just a beverage—it also offers benefits for your body and mind. Green tea contains polyphenols. These potent compounds are antioxidants. They can support skin health, the brain, longevity, metabolism and more. Find green tea extract in Bulletproof Polyphenomenal. It’s a supplement loaded with polyphenols. Green tea is well-known for being…

If you spend any time in the kitchen preparing meals, having a basic understanding of the various culinary knife cuts will help you make better food. Many knife cuts are very easy to achieve, and learning to use the right ones will not only improve your results in the kitchen, it will also make you…