K.E.D.C. – Page 2 – K.E.D. Coan Science Writing

2016/04/19Environment, Health, Technology

Water purification by cactus

According to an old Mexican custom, boiling dirty river water with prickly pear cactus transforms the water from unpalatable to clear and […]

2016/04/192024/01/09Environment, Frontiers, Plants, Press Releases

Rethinking Easter Island

Scientists are using new evidence and a multidisciplinary approach to revise our understanding of the events that caused civilization on Easter Island […]

2016/04/01Health

Imitation may help Alzheimer’s patients

Alzheimer’s patients can still mimic simple gestures, suggesting that this might be a useful strategy for rehabilitation. Read more in my piece […]

2016/02/192016/09/14Health

Will that expired medication still work?

Will that expired medication still work? As highlighted by The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics, an independent review on pharmaceutical drugs, […]

2016/02/08Chemical Biology, Health

Highlights: 5 February

The Unexpected Discovery of the First Antidepressant From its early origins as cast-off rocket fuel, the drug iproniazid began as a treatment […]

2015/12/07Environment

Highlights: December 4

Armor that sees Chitons are a family of mollusks that have existed for hundreds of millions of years. One secret to their […]

2015/12/012018/04/11Chemical Biology, Health

Synaptic Architecture

Two uncommonly large proteins provide the scaffolding for synaptic shape and function. Read more in my latest NERD blog post. Image by […]

2015/11/242018/04/11Chemical Biology, Health

Stepping Away from Achy Joints

While movement is undeniably good for one’s health, the everyday wear and tear on joints exacts an inevitable toll on the cartilage […]

2015/11/20Chemical Biology, Environment, Microbiology

Fratricide within the Harmony of the Ants’ Fungal Garden

In a shining example of symbiosis, certain ants cultivate coveted fungus and, in return, the fungus provides sustenance to the ants. Unfortunately, […]

2015/11/20Environment, Health, Microbiology

Highlights: November 20

Which forests are in the crosshairs? This report from the World Wildlife Federation provides an overview of those forests that are at […]

2015/11/13Environment, Extremophiles, Microbiology, Plants

Highlights: November 13

Rain Drops Help this Carnivorous Pitcher Plant Catch a Meal Pitcher plants are typically stationary while luring in their prey, but one […]

2015/11/102016/07/11Chemical Biology, Health

Fit mitochondria, fit muscles

Healthy mitochondria make all the difference in muscle fitness, and a fatty molecule-producing protein is one of the secrets behind robust mitochondria. […]