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Gene Expression Changes in Heart Cells: A New Threat to Astronaut Health?

Genetic expression can change in blood vessels under low gravity. Should astronauts be worried?

4 min readOct 25, 2023

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Gene Expression Changes in Heart Cells: A New Threat to Astronaut Health?

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Will You Get Skin Cancer if You Go Into Space?

I review a study investigating how astronaut skin cells changed genetically before, during, and after returning to Earth.

3 min readOct 10, 2023

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Will You Get Skin Cancer if You Go Into Space?

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Julian Willett, MD, PhD

What are Genome-Wide Association Studies?

How to make use of these valuable genetic resources!

3 min readSep 29, 2023

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What are Genome-Wide Association Studies?

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Alzheimer’s Will Limit Human Space Travel

I explain why solving Alzheimer’s will enable us to travel further toward the stars.

4 min readAug 31, 2023

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Alzheimer’s Will Limit Human Space Travel

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New Alzheimer’s Drugs Will Worsen Inequality

I go over why these medications will not cure all.

6 min readAug 8, 2023

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New Alzheimer’s Drugs Will Worsen Inequality

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Meditation May Not Help?

I go over a recent paper casting doubt on “happiness” strategies

2 min readJul 27, 2023

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Meditation May Not Help?

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Julian Willett, MD, PhD

Fix Washed Out Color in Windows Screenshots on Chrome

I review how to ensure your screenshots come out the way they really look.

1 min readFeb 28, 2023

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Fix Washed Out Color in Windows Screenshots on Chrome

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COVID-19 Trials: Why Are We Asking Questions We Know Answers To?

I review a recent randomized clinical trial of ivermectin’s effect on COVID-19 outcomes.

2 min readFeb 27, 2023

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COVID-19 Trials: Why Are We Asking Questions We Know Answers To?

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Why I Still Wear a Mask

Why I continue to wear a mask in crowded spaces even after Quebec repealed the mask mandate on public transit.

3 min readJun 28, 2022

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Why I Still Wear a Mask

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Medical Buddhism

I go over evidence-based techniques to help you make peace with your suffering.

6 min readJun 28, 2022

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A stone sculpture of Buddha.

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Julian Willett, MD, PhD

Julian Willett, MD, PhD

Loving husband. Physician scientist who enjoys spreading his knowledge and experiences with the world whether related to medicine, science, or his hobbies.

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