This research reframes how we talk about aging and body composition. Instead of blaming metabolism or lifestyle alone, it suggests our tissues are undergoing their own programmed shifts. It also opens up questions about whether this fat gain is purely harmful or whether it might serve a protective or adaptive function in some cases.
Read MorePseudomonas aeruginosa is a common environmental bacterium that can become a serious health threat when it infects humans. Recognized by the WHO as a critical pathogen, it has evolved in ways that make it particularly dangerous. In a recent podcast, I spoke with researcher Aaron Weimann about the genetic changes that have enabled Pseudomonas to thrive in the human body. This conversation sheds light on the importance of microbial surveillance to prevent future outbreaks.
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