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The Most Interesting Biology Questions, Answered

Dr. Sam Westreich writes about biotech, Silicon Valley, and answers fascinating questions about science.

Sep 23, 2021

The Most Interesting Biology Questions, Answered

Sep 23, 2021

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Wise & Well

The Surprising, Unhealthy Filth of Shopping Carts

They can harbor more fecal bacteria than diaper changing tables

Nov 27

The Surprising, Unhealthy Filth of Shopping Carts

Nov 27

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Long. Sweet. Valuable.

The Science of Why Mug Brownies Suck

Baking is chemistry, and “microwave mug cakes” are a bad formula

Nov 25

The Science of Why Mug Brownies Suck

Nov 25

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Age of Awareness

Fall Leaves Change Color as Trees Rush to Recycle for Winter

Chlorophyll is valuable. Nature won’t let it go to waste

Nov 21

Fall Leaves Change Color as Trees Rush to Recycle for Winter

Nov 21

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Could I Suffocate In My Closed Closet?

Secret rooms, and whether we actually need that much air

Nov 18

Could I Suffocate In My Closed Closet?

Nov 18

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Common Cold Medicine is Bunk. The FDA is Pulling It.

This is not the first cold medicine found no better than a placebo.

Nov 14

Common Cold Medicine is Bunk. The FDA is Pulling It.

Nov 14

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When a Microwave Oven Confused Astronomers for Half a Decade

When a kitchen appliance can trigger a deep space telescope

Nov 11

When a Microwave Oven Confused Astronomers for Half a Decade

Nov 11

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Can Drinking More Water Really Promote Weight Loss?

Science throws cold water on the idea of shedding pounds via the water bottle

Nov 7

Can Drinking More Water Really Promote Weight Loss?

Nov 7

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Predict

Debunking Joint Damage Myths — Found on Medium!

Myth #1: “Water on the knee” isn’t from drinking too much water.

Nov 5

Debunking Joint Damage Myths — Found on Medium!

Nov 5

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How Does Our Butt Know If It’s a Fart or Poop?

The kind of shit that no one asks but everyone wants to know.

Sep 23

How Does Our Butt Know If It’s a Fart or Poop?

Sep 23

Sam Westreich, PhD

Sam Westreich, PhD

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PhD in genetics, bioinformatician, scientist at a Silicon Valley startup. Microbiome is the secret of biology that we’ve overlooked.

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