Creating Rituals to Encourage Gratitude

The holiday season is near beginning, when we look back at the fruits of our labors and give thanks for our abundance. But many people find it difficult to move their attention from the problems in their lives to recognize their blessings. Ritual can provide the framework to evoke a spirit of gratitude and give… Continue reading Creating Rituals to Encourage Gratitude

Hope for Better Knee-Injury Surgery

Researchers have discovered that fibrocartilage tissue in the knee has a more varied molecular structure than previously realized – and that could pave the way for better treatment of injuries. The new study, by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Delaware, has implications for treatment… Continue reading Hope for Better Knee-Injury Surgery

Fighting a Deadly Enzyme

Scientists are drawing closer to understanding the structure of the enzyme telomerase, which plays a significant role in aging and most cancers. Investigators from UCLA and UC Berkeley have produced images of telomerase in much higher resolution than ever before, giving them major new insights about the enzyme. Their findings, published by the journalScience, could… Continue reading Fighting a Deadly Enzyme