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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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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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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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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Pattern Recognition Receptors: The Body’s Smoke Detector
by Sophie Mendell Fire brings telltale signs – choking clouds of smoke, the smell of char, and intense heat if […]
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Don’t be Resistant to Medicine: Antibiotic Resistance
by Macy Osborne-Frazier Every year, around 23 million Americans visit the doctor to get treatment for a bacterial infection, so […]
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Why You Should Read Shampoo Bottle Labels
by Rachel VanKeulen-Miller Do you use deodorant? While I hope that the answer is yes, many studies have found that […]
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The Placenta: Baby’s First Roommate
By Margaret Dedloff My favorite organ is one that’s often forgotten: the placenta. The placenta is a specialized organ that […]
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Why can’t you look at the sun during a solar eclipse?
by Gabrielle Bais On April 8th 2024, a total solar eclipse was visible across the continental United States. This is […]
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Stress and Health: Should We Be Stressed about Stress?
by Hazel Milla Stress is a normal part of our daily lives that can help us focus and address challenges, […]
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Plants aren’t the only ones who need the sun
by Chelsea Smith Have you ever noticed yourself feeling happier and more energetic in summer months? Well, the increased exposure […]
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Long COVID: Haunted by the PASC
by Tiffany Ko It’s hard to believe that four years have already passed since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced […]
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This is your brain on social media
by Maya Bluitt Image source It’s a scenario all too familiar: Imagine you’re writing a paper for a class when […]
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It Smells Like I’ve Been Here Before: The Link Between Smell and Memory
by Karly Forker Whenever I smell a specific brand of laundry detergent, I am instantly transported back to my college […]
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The Stress Response
by Hazel Milla Stress is a normal part of our daily lives that can help us succeed or lead to […]
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