PinnedSam Westreich, PhDThe Most Interesting Biology Questions, AnsweredDr. Sam Westreich writes about biotech, Silicon Valley, and answers fascinating questions about science.Sep 23, 20212Sep 23, 20212
Sam Westreich, PhDinSharing ScienceHow New Research Shows We Don’t Age EvenlyIf you’re in your early forties or late fifties, get ready for an “aging spike.”2d ago122d ago12
Sam Westreich, PhDinSharing ScienceA Study (Tenuously) Links Omega-3s and DepressionOne flaw: the study didn’t measure what people ate.5d ago95d ago9
Sam Westreich, PhDinSharing ScienceHow Animals Can Make Natural GlueFrom mussels to frogs, certain animals use sticky situations to their advantage.Aug 22Aug 22
Sam Westreich, PhDinSharing ScienceDoes Drinking More Water Help Us Recover Faster From Being Sick?Somewhat yes, somewhat no. Reasons to enjoy some extra soup or broth.Aug 191Aug 191
Sam Westreich, PhDinSharing ScienceA Review Study Finds No Benefit to Mild Alcohol ConsumptionDispelling the common myth of “one glass of wine per day is good”Aug 123Aug 123
Sam Westreich, PhDinSharing ScienceWhy Can’t We Power Our Homes From Lightning Strikes?A literal billion joules of energy, in a single flashJul 2915Jul 2915
Sam Westreich, PhDinSharing ScienceScience Fears Cut Short a Test of Climate Change TechnologyScientists in Alameda tested a device to fight climate change. City officials told them to stop.Jul 252Jul 252
Sam Westreich, PhDinSharing ScienceHow Ants Can Perform AmputationsLife-saving surgery on others isn’t just in humans.Jul 229Jul 229
Sam Westreich, PhDinAha! ScienceWhy are Blood Transfusions So Tricky?How blood differs from person to person — and person to animalJul 185Jul 185