by Elissa Foss It’s cold outside and you can’t find anything to eat, so you might as well just sleep […]
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Innate Immunity – The Unsung Heroes
By Nathaniel Vorhees The human immune system is a fascinating and multifaceted system that is critical to our health and […]
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The Apocalypse Inside: The Hallmarks of Cancer and Zombies
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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Axolotls: The Power of Regeneration
By Nicole Gadda Regeneration–which is the process of recreating lost or damaged tissues after physical injury–isn’t simply a superpower of […]
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Are Mules Alive? What NASA has to say may surprise you…
By Sophie Mendell Billions of years ago, there was no life on Earth. Today, Earth is abundant with life. The […]
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Mosquitoes: Itchy Annoyance or Sneaky Killers?
by Margaret Dedloff When you think about the world’s deadliest animals, you might think about the Nile crocodile, responsible for […]
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The Tabby Cat
by Anna Goddard Contrary to popular belief, “tabby” is actually not a breed of cat, but rather a coat pattern. […]
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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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Built for Speed: Earth’s Fastest Mammal
By Nathaniel Vorhees The fastest mammal on the planet can reach up to 70 mph and accelerate from 0-60mph in […]
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Bull Sharks Par-tee on a Golf Course
by Margaret Dedloff There are over 500 species of sharks, but only one is known to be able to live […]
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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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Your Cells are Left-handed: The Chirality of Living Things
By Henry Dieckhaus Approximately 10% of people identify as left-handed if asked to write a sentence or throw a ball […]
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