We all know sleep is a vital part of human function, yet we don’t know what exactly happens when we sleep and what makes it so important, other than an overall restorative process. What’s worse – driving drunk or sleep deprived? Professor Williams explores this, and describes how lack of sleep could even meaningfully affect […]
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When Ebola broke out in March 2014, Pardis Sabeti and her team got to work sequencing the virus’s genome, learning how it mutated and spread. Sabeti immediately released her research online, so virus trackers and scientists from around the world could join in the urgent fight. In this talk, she shows how open cooperation […]
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Our poop and pee have superpowers, but for the most part we don’t harness them. Molly Winter faces down our squeamishness and asks us to see what goes down the toilet as a resource, one that can help fight climate change, spur innovation and even save us money. […]
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The healthcare industry in America is so focused on pathology, surgery and pharmacology — on what doctors “do” to patients — that it often overlooks the values of the human beings it’s supposed to care for. Palliative care physician Timothy Ihrig explains the benefits of a different approach, one that fosters a patient’s overall quality […]
Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease was the beginning, not the end, for John. His struggle with PD inspired him and others to raise awareness of the illness. This is his journey. The 9th – 15th April is Parkinson’s Awareness Week #UniteForParkinsons . To find out more and get involved click here. Being diagnosed with Early onset Parkinson’s […]