A philosophy on the biology of agingA decision about egg freezing and a moment of reckoningJul 27, 2023Jul 27, 2023
Evolution, climate change, and God: incompatible?What are we to do when science contradicts religious teaching?Jan 24, 2022Jan 24, 2022
What does your vaccine side effect say about you?Plus, a special discount for subscribersJun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021
In memory of Alfred: beloved friend and child health championIn April, my dear friend and colleague, Alfred Ochola passed away at just 68 years old after a severe illness.May 12, 20211May 12, 20211
Lights out: my liberating year in lockdownThe newfound space between obligation and action is the form of distancing I hope to maintain.Mar 31, 20214Mar 31, 20214
On bowling pins and other baggage: a lesson for late-blooming athletesI was about ten years old, didn’t know the rules of relay racing, and couldn’t hear the garbled loudspeaker instructions above the clamor…Mar 16, 20211Mar 16, 20211
On homeostasis, hubris, and the kindling for COVID-19COVID-19 is an echo emitted back to us of our own offenses.Sep 16, 2020Sep 16, 2020
I refuse to relinquish hopeSitting outside the Anne Frank House, I’m trying to understand: are there reasons to be hopeful? When does hope become denial?Aug 10, 2019Aug 10, 2019
What I wish more people knew about vaccinationWe find meaning in scientific data the same way we find meaning in our lives: by looking for patterns.Apr 2, 2019Apr 2, 2019
Species of joySometimes I feel sad or self-conscious when I can’t experience joy in sync with others. But I shouldn’t be so hard on myself.Dec 14, 2018Dec 14, 2018
