by Sophie Mendell A groan. A shuffle. A hunger for brains. From young adult novels, to gory games, to prestige […]
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CRISPR’s First Approval
by Chelsea Smith Does the idea of scientists being able to alter your DNA sound like something from a sci-fi […]
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The Original Clinical Trial
by Macy Osborne-Frazier Oh no, it looks like you’ve caught the flu this season! You should go to your doctor […]
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HeLa Cells: The Woman Who Changed Science Forever, But Never Knew
by Chelsea Smith Who is HeLa? Deborah Lacks was shocked when she found out that there were thousands, or more […]
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Egg-cellent Colors
By Siena Mantooth When I was a child, my mom purchased eggs for us to dye around the Easter holiday. […]
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Pharmacogenomics
by Raeanne Geffert Your genes (which are found in your DNA) hold information about yourself. Genes are passed down from […]
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Superfoods or Super-marketing?
by Nicole Gadda Weight loss, cancer cures, acne remedies, sickness antidotes, toxin cleanses – “superfoods” are touted as miracle products […]
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The Lymphatic System
by Kerstin Baran After a long day of sitting in class, you finally get home and take off your shoes. […]
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Even Fungi Get Sick
by Autumn Coleman We all know that viruses infect people. We’ve seen them infect pets, other animals, and maybe even […]
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Did a Fungus Cause the Salem Witch Trials?
by Mariah Jones October is known for fun treats and silly tricks. It’s a time to indulge in your favorite […]
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Not Just Fun and Games: The Importance of Peekaboo
by Anna Goddard “Peekaboo! I see you!” When was the last time you played Peekaboo with a baby? Did the […]
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It’s Not Easy Being Wheezy
by Garima Singh Most of us know someone with asthma who brings their inhaler with them everywhere they go, and […]
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The Human Microbiome: We Are Not Alone
by Emily Green What does it mean to be an individual? Perhaps you enjoy spending your time doing a particular […]
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The Defenses Have Been Breached: The Foreign Body Reaction
by Siena Mantooth I lived outside as a child, and naturally, I got fairly dirty. My hands and feet would […]
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Fighting Back Against Cancer With Chemotherapy
by Chelsea Smith Losing your hair while fighting cancer Nearly everyone has had an experience with cancer, as almost 40% […]
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The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
by Margaret Dedloff Each year, between 10 and 40 million people in the United States get sick with influenza, or […]
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Go with your Gut!
by Jillian Battista Everyday, we make decisions. Some take time to decide, such as what to order at a restaurant. […]
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MHC: the Molecular Handshake for Bodily Defense
by Sophie Mendell Imagine you’ve just moved to a new high school with about 500 students. On your first day, […]
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How Serotonin Connects the Entire Body
by Emma Bouck It can be very difficult to be in a good mood when you have a stomachache. Having […]
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The Hygiene Hypothesis: Have we become too clean?
By Megan (Frederick) Amason Versión en Español Allergy and autoimmunity on the rise In recent years, doctors have noticed an […]
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