“My body is all used up, and I have no will left to live.” Those are the first words of a new essay written by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Tobias Janowitz. They’re the words of his late mother during the final days of her life. “A perceptive woman who survived a childhood shaped...| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Addison’s disease is no walk in the park. The disorder occurs when a person’s adrenal glands don’t make enough cortisol. This hormone plays a key role in multiple bodily functions, including metabolism and immune response. People with Addison’s disease can feel fatigued or nauseous, suffer from chronic pain, and lose unhealthy amounts of weight. If... The post Ever use cortisone? Thank one farmer and two CSHL scientists appeared first on Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Peacocks symbolize a variety of things—beauty, luck, royalty, and more. But beneath those tall, colorful feathers lurks a hidden aggression. At a glance, the above image may bear some resemblance to peacock plumage. But it’s actually human breast cells (yellow) mingling with mouse neurons. It comes courtesy of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Assistant Professor...| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory