Siddhi Camila Lama

Siddhi Camila Lama

Siddhi Camila Lama is an independent science, health and gastronomy writer who is also the managing editor of HairScience.org. She's written for Orb Media, Atlas Obscura, BrainFacts, Medium's science and tech publication, One Zero, and more. Siddhi is a certified nutritionist with a bachelor's in Human Development, a master's in Organ, Tissue, and Cellular Transplantation, and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering.

Articles by: Siddhi Camila Lama

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Brain-computer interface helps patient with locked-in syndrome communicate

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He used a brain-computer interface to form words and phrases.

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Skin cells made 30 years younger with new 'rejuvenation' technique

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The researchers used a new method to turn back the biological clock on skin cells by three decades.

Metabolism changes with age. And although metabolism has a lot to do with diet and exercise, genetics plays a big part.

What is metabolism?

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Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes that sustain human life.

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Tetanus: Causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment

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Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is caused by bacteria found on rusty metals and many other surfaces.