Science with Soul
by Portia Gough, PhDin 🏥 Health & Wellness
Science with Soul
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Modern Biology x Ancient Wisdom
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About Portia Gough, PhD
I'm a microbiologist and herbalist. The study of life saved my life. I treat biology as a living practice, a path where modern biology meets ancient wisdom. This is my way of honoring all that life teaches us when we embrace the mystery.
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