Emerging Therapies and Research

An Introduction to Medicinal Mushrooms Medicinal mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Unlike regular culinary mushrooms, medicinal varieties contain special compounds that can have therapeutic effects on health and disease. Some of the most well-studied medicinal mushrooms include reishi, shiitake, maitake and cordyceps. Medicinal mushrooms have a complex life…

Understanding the Biology of Aging The process of aging intrigues scientists across disciplines, from biologists to gerontologists. To better understand the underlying biological mechanisms that drive aging, researchers have turned to an unlikely model organism – the domestic dog. As beloved family members, dogs share our homes and environments while also demonstrating substantial genetic diversity…