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By Christy Kestner

· Launched a year ago

Osteoblasts

Building Bones and Shaping Strength
May 28 • Christy Kestner, PhD

Osteogenic Cells

Fueling Formation and Healing Fractures
Apr 16 • Christy Kestner, PhD

Do your dreams actually mean anything?

A neuroscience-based look at how sleep shapes memory and emotion.
Apr 15 • Christy Kestner, PhD

From Research to Science Communication to Consulting

A small career milestone I’m really proud of
Apr 14 • Christy Kestner, PhD

About Dr. Christy Kestner

Neuroscientist. Neuroimmunologist. Founder of Brain & Beyond.
Apr 13 • Christy Kestner, PhD

Adipocyte Fat Cells

The Metabolic Marvels
Jan 8 • Christy Kestner, PhD

Granulosa Cells

Fueling Fertility, Balancing Hormones
Dec 4, 2025 • Christy Kestner, PhD

The Inflammatory Thread in Neurological Disease

Parkinson’s tremors. Alzheimer’s memory loss. MS flare-ups. Epileptic seizures.
Oct 27, 2025 • Christy Kestner, PhD