Bailey Kirkpatrick
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Epigenetics of exercise: Our muscles appear to have ‘molecular memory’
Our muscles may actually possess a molecular memory in the form of epigenetic marks on our DNA. According to a ...

Cutting calories likely lengthens lifespans—but why?
Nearly a century ago, researchers discovered that cutting calorie intake was actually able to extend lifespan in various animal species ...

Women may be buffered from traumatic stress by high estrogen levels
Whether a woman’s estrogen level is high or low could determine if she may be susceptible to developing post-traumatic stress ...