Month: August 2023

Unveiling the Science of Bitter Taste Alterations

Just like how a weird taste in your mouth can be a sign of something going on inside your body, researchers have unraveled the secrets behind the connection between taste perception and immune function. By using a cutting-edge sequencing tool, they have discovered an epigenetic mechanism that influences the way our taste cells express genes, […]

Published on August 26, 2023

Cluster of slightly unhealthy traits linked with earlier heart attack and stroke

Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to new research. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of […]

Published on August 25, 2023

Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions

‘Eco-friendly’ paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a […]

Published on August 25, 2023