That's Life Science

09/17/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-09-13-quarantine-blues-afloresbonilla/

Neuroscientists study the effects of social isolation in the brain and how to rescue the damage.

09/03/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-08-30-my-bonsai-journey-part2-ebeaury/

What I learned a year into my journey of raising bonsai seedlings.

08/02/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-07-26-The-Lovebug-Effect-gwriter/

The primal relationship between humans and nature has perplexed scientists for years. It is no secret that reduced anxiety and a sense of serenity are common consequences from spending time in the natural world, but the underlying mechanism may surprise you.

07/12/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-07-05-CRISPR-careful-when-running-with-genetic-scissors-gwriter/

Altering the genetic makeup of human-kind is a dangerous game to play.

06/28/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-06-21-Undergaduate-Writing-Contest-Winner-Artificial-Selection-From-Tiny-Fish-to-Empty-Dish-dton/

How do human preferences impact global fish populations?

05/12/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-4-28-mentoring-musings-edauster/

Top 10 mentoring tips for a successful relationship.

04/30/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-04-27-Three-Minute-Thesis-edauster/

Put a bunch of graduate students in a room to give three minute talks about their research. Then, put them on a Zoom call and see how it changes. What did I learn from one year to the next?

04/17/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-4-12-rbell-a-breath-of-fresh-air/

When did Earth's atmosphere become oxygen-based, and why did it matter for life on Earth? Learn all about it in this article!

03/31/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-03-29-maps-are-the-ultimate-scientific-tool-afowler/

Take some time to appreciate the beauty and complexity of maps used in our everyday lives and in nearly every field of science.

03/19/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-03-15-why-does-it-taste-like-that-jfoster/

How do tiny yeast give beer its big flavor? The metabolic assembly line of this little livestock significantly contributes to one of our oldest culinary creations.

02/23/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-02-22-Inherited-Trauma-edauster/

What kind of environmental and social traumas can be passed down to the next generation? What does that manifestation even look like?

02/17/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-02-15-Offline-Self-AFowler/

Reflections on an evolving sense of self in the age of social media and COVID.

02/05/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-02-01-Til-the-Yeasts-Come-Home-jfoster/

Cows and Sheep aren’t the only species touched by the hand of domestication. Microbes have been domesticated for just as long as many traditional 'farm animals.'

02/01/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-01-25-The-Women-Behind-the-Gun-vs-The-Women-Behind-the-Bird-jdrake/

Two lesser known women helped set the stage for international wildlife treaties and conservation in the United States.

01/18/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-01-18-three-things-STEM-undergrads-might-not-know-rbell/

Navigating the world of scientific research and academia can be tricky as an undergraduate. Grad students and instructors can teach STEM undergrads these three things to make their lives easier!

01/08/2021

http://thatslifesci.com/2021-01-04-Built-Different-edauster/
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Alzheimer's and depression are more commonly diagnosed in women, while Parkinson's is more commonly diagnosed in men. Why is that?

12/10/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/weird-science/
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12/01/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/covid-19-stinks/

Many people who have recovered from COVID-19 report a loss of their sense of smell. How important is your sense of smell, really?

11/23/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/2020-11-23-how-do-microbes-help-animals-adapt-rbell/
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Evolving is a team sport. Many animals co-evolve along with microbes in a symbiotic relationship.

11/20/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/2020-11-17-Hug-an-Oyster-for-Wildlife-jdrake/

Ever wonder how wildlife biology and conservation got to be the way it is? If you live in the U.S., you may need to thank an oyster...

11/10/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/2020-11-09-Big-Data-Revolution-ebeaury/

Access to large, open source datasets is paving the way for new scientific insights. But is bigger always better?

10/20/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/2020-10-19-If-I-only-had-a-brain-organoid-cclaypool/

What would you think if I told you I grow human brains in a lab?

10/13/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/2020-10-12-bang-ouch-grab-edauster/

When you bang your elbow on a table, why is your first instinct to grab it? This response might have something to do with how your sensory neurons process information.

10/02/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/2020-09-28-interview-with-dr-matthew-moore-viral-perspectives-jfoster/
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09/25/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/cbattle-Sleeping-in-a-Pandemic-2020-09-21/
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Can’t fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up? Here’s how to fix it!

09/18/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/2020-09-14-Wildlife-and-Protected-Areas-During-the-Pandemic-kdevarajan/

With tourism down to a standstill, how are protected areas persisting during the pandemic? People are not moving around locally or globally as much as before the pandemic. How does this impact wildlife?

08/25/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/2020-08-17-why-are-parka-ruffs-made-with-wolverine-fur-kotter/

Native Alaskans have a wealth of traditional knowledge that helps them survive, some of which are still not entirely understood by science. Many Native Alaskan groups use wolverine fur for the ruffs around their faces. Read on to find why wolverine fur is the best for ruffs.

08/10/2020

http://thatslifesci.com/2020-08-10-a-basic-guide-to-mentoring-undergraduates-in-stem-lguo/

Project and people management is not part of normal curriculum in graduate school – but you better believe you will be expected to do it! Here’s some advice to help you be a better mentor to undergraduate students.