by Margaret Dedloff Ticks are arachnids (like spiders!) that need to feed on blood from humans and other animals to […]
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Exploring the Ethics of Genetic Testing
by Anna Goddard Genetic testing is becoming more and more common as our understanding of diseases grows. These tests offer […]
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Syndrome
(Noun. /SIN-drom) by Yasemin Cole What does it mean? This word is used to describe a set of symptoms that […]
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If You Give a Jar Some Veggies: Why We Pickle
by Daniela Danilova Tangy, crunchy, juicy, refreshing – all in all, delicious. From the dainty cornichon to the jumbo dill, […]
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Why Has Tuberculosis Faded from Public Attention?
by Marco Gontijo Tuberculosis (TB) is history’s deadliest infectious disease, responsible for over a billion deaths in the past two […]
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The Science Behind the Scratch: Why We Itch
by Karly Forker Whether it is in a spot you can’t quite reach, or it comes right as you’re about […]
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Technique Name: Bacterial co-culture assays
by Jamie Liu Fun Rating: 4/5 Difficulty Rating: 2/5 What is the general purpose? In nature, various species of bacteria […]
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Tracing the roots of cancer through DNA sequencing
by Anicka AbiChedid Imagine you are at your desk, typing on your computer. It’s 11 PM at night, and you’ve […]
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Heads Up: All About Concussions
by Macy Osborne-Frazier Picture this: You are a young kid playing outside with your friends when you fall and smack […]
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RABIES: What makes a dog go rabid?
by Jenna Grabowski Whether you grew up with a pet or were told as a kid to stay away from […]
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Virus
Noun. /VY-rus/ by Margaret Dedloff What does it mean? A virus is a small particle that is made up of […]
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Protein
Noun. /PRO-teen/ by Hannah Thrash What does it mean? A protein is a large molecule, or macromolecule, that is present […]
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Plant cells play a near-perfect game of telephone
by Imani Madison Plants are unable to physically move from their location to find nutrients or escape harm, so they […]
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Macrophage Invasion and Survival Assay
by Marco Gontijo Fun Rating: 4/5 Difficulty Rating: 3/5 What is the general purpose? A macrophage invasion and survival assay […]
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Metastasis
(noun/meh-TAS-tuh-sis) by Hannah Thrash What does it mean? Cancer is the uncontrolled proliferation of cells that forms a tumor in […]
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Phagocyte
by Marco Gontijo What does it mean? Phagocyte is a type of immune cell that engulfs and digests harmful microorganisms, […]
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What’s the deal with cholesterol?
by Jamie Liu During an annual checkup with your doctor, they may have talked to you about cholesterol, how too […]
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No sleep is not for the weak!
by Sophie Mendell Pop Quiz: As you may have guessed by this article’s apparent subject, driving while tired can be […]
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Neuronal Tracing
by Jessica Zhang Fun Rating: 5/5 Difficulty Rating: 3/5 What is the general purpose? Neuronal tracing allows neuroscientists to identify […]
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Xanthophylls
Noun. /zan-tho-FILLS/ by Margaret Dedloff What does it mean? Xanthophylls are yellow pigments found in plants. They can convert light […]
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