Human Anatomy – Cool Words and Cool Functions

Last week I ran across a list: “The 100 Most Beautiful Words in English.” I think the words were chosen more for their sound and feeling, as opposed their meaning. The list included: Chatoyant – like a cat’s eye Efflorescence – flowering, blooming Evanescent – vanishing quickly Lagniappe – a special kind of gift Mellifluous … Read more

Telomeres Are Your Friends: The Key to Longevity

Quick anatomy lesson: The human body is composed of organs—which are composed of tissue—which are composed of cells—which perform different functions. Cells number 10 trillion to 100 trillion in an adult. In the nucleus of cells are chromosomes. Picture a chromosome as a double-twisted shoelace. The plastic tip at the end of the shoelace is … Read more