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Methylene Blue – The Rediscovered Panacea
When I was a child in the Yaroslavl region of the Soviet Union, our healthcare system was remarkably effective—decades ahead of its time. Many standard practices we took for granted are now being “rediscovered” by biohackers and integrative medicine clinics in the U.S. and Europe. These “Russian” roots are increasingly recognized at biohacking conferences, particularly […]
Digital addiction is a real and growing brain disorder in children
I remember a 7-year-old boy, the son of a friend and patient. He is an active, social, and curious child, deeply interested in nature: fishing, catching insects and lizards, birdwatching, and more. Yet, whenever he has a chance, he plays Minecraft or watches endless YouTube reels for hours. He seems addicted to screens, much like […]
US is Banning the First Chemicals in Ultraprocessed Food
Recently, the US health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced a ban of nine chemical compounds used in food industry, synthetic food dyes. Mr. Kennedy believes that synthetic chemicals in processed food are behind the U.S. explosion in rates of chronic illnesses and obesity. This is also the reason why the life expectancy at birth […]
Universal Anti-venom for Snake Bites and the Role of Serendipity in Drug Discovery
An extraordinary drug discovery story was reported in Cell in May 2025. Centivax, a San Francisco-based biotech company specializing in vaccine development (link), created a powerful new anti-toxin effective against a wide range of peptide-based snake venoms.
Resurrection of Dire Wolves and Extinct Animals
Colossal Biosciences births dire wolf-like cubs using only 20 CRISPR edits—marking a landmark de-extinction breakthrough with broad conservation potential.
Microplastics May Kill More People than Covid 19
Everybody knows that in our imperfect world, we face many man-made threats — including pollution, global warming, habitat loss, and species extinction, to name a few. However, these threats often seem distant, with no immediate impact on our daily lives, so they’re largely ignored. Yes, we acknowledge that science has proven these threats real and […]
The Fall of 23andMe and the Evolution of Personalized Genomics
The bankruptcy of 23andMe, while anticipated by some, still comes as a shock. Yesterday, Anne Wojcicki—founder, CEO, and former wife of Google’s Sergey Brin—announced the company will undergo Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and that she is stepping down as CEO.
AI Saves Lives Through Drug Repurposing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long proven superior to humans in many biomedical applications. It began over a decade ago with analyzing X-rays and MRI scans for disease diagnostics. Today, AI consistently outperforms medical professionals in tasks such as image interpretation, diagnostic accuracy, and clinical decision-making.
Can You Trust Self-Reporting in Food-related Questionnaires?
Food consumption and dieting are among the most sensitive health-related topics. With three-quarters of the U.S. population being overweight and strong societal emotions surrounding calorie intake, studies on diet and nutrition are taken very seriously.
Demystifying Healthy Eating: Busting Common Myths
The concept of healthy eating has gained substantial traction in contemporary society, enveloped by numerous misconceptions and myths.