A New Hope for Type I Diabetes
1- Leptin therapy for diabetes Original Article: Wang, M. et al., PNAS (published online before print on March…
Issue 75 (May - June 2010)
16 articles
Beyond the Mountains
In the morning I checked everything a second time: yes, I had my razors and shaving cream, an…
Chaos and the Mystical World of Faith
Today, everyone breathes resentment, swallows hatred, curses all that is deemed to be an enemy with a fixed…
The Water Towers of the World
Mountains have been the source of inspiration to human beings in history, with their magnificence and great silence.…
Existential Questions: Can We Avoid Them?
I recall a conversation that I had with my best friend in high school. I was deeply troubled…
Bridging Omo-ilu and Ara-ilu Gaps… A Simple Justobification
Societies are often classified into different groups. These groups could be ethnic, as in most Sub-Saharan African societies,…
Why the Arrows of Misfortune Strike Good People
“In heaven all is gladness. In hell all is sorrow. Upon this earth, since it lies between, sometimes…
I Am the Earth
My existence is essential for human life, and only human beings can truly appreciate my value. I was…
A Record to Break…
Halima heard the front door close with a click that was almost inaudible. Casting a quick look at…
Tawakkul, Taslim, Tafwiz, and Thiqa (Reliance, Surrender, Commitment, and Confidence)
Reliance, surrender, commitment, and confidence are the four steps or stations of a spiritual journey beginning with reliance…
Natural is Nothing Less Than Miraculous
Alexander: I worry about this huge activity to try and make ourselves immortal, and try to extend our…
Storm of Change
It was one of the first days of spring when a butterfly appeared in our forest. She was…
Spiritual Capital for Social Change
When talking about capital most people think of money, gold, homes, and land. But there is a new…
When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes
Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a TimeBy Greg Mortenson and David…
It’s me Peter, your Endocrine System!
Peter! We are now approaching the end of the series of organs that told you about themselves. They…