Author Archives: biofluff

Basic Research – What’s the Point?

Posted on May 19, 2013 by biofluff

I am what is known in the research trade as a ‘basic’ researcher. It’s not that my work is simple. What basic research means is that the work doesn’t have any immediate real world application. In some people’s eyes that … Continue reading →

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Fighting jet lag – a simple case of wearing more layers?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by biofluff

Pioneering research has found that one of the best ways to beat jet lag may be by wearing more layers, sitting by a fire and having plenty of cups of tea. Scientists have found that our biological clocks are driven … Continue reading →

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The Science of Sleep – You snooze you lose?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by biofluff

My top ten favourite things to do are as follows: 1) Eat 2) Sleep 3) Snack 4) Snooze 5) Lunch 6) Nap 7) Chow down 8) Dream 9) Pig out 10) Have a kip. Now, I know why I like … Continue reading →

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