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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Why Do Mosquitoes Find You Tasty?
by Macy Osborne-Frazier As summer approaches, many different types of bugs will begin hatching from their eggs and exiting hibernation, […]
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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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Neuron
(neuron. /nur·aan/) by Sy’Keria Garrison What does it mean? Neurons are the basic building block of the brain and the […]
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Musical chills and emotion
by Michaela Price Think of your favorite songs: the melodies and harmonies, the emotion and story behind the lyrics, the […]
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Bad Hair Day: The Science Behind Hairstyling
By Macy Osborne-Frazier Oh no, you spent an hour this morning straightening your hair and after 10 minutes in the […]
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Cuteness Overload: A Case for the Adorable
by Daniela Danilova You know it when you see it. As soon as you lay your eyes on it, you […]
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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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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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Runner’s High: The Science Behind The Bliss
by Karly Forker Sweat glistening, muscles burning, and suddenly, a wave of relaxation and happiness washes over you. This phenomenon […]
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Hyoid bone
(noun. /hi-OID b-own/) by Margaret Dedloff What does it mean? The hyoid bone is a crescent shaped bone in the […]
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Diabetes
by Margaret Dedloff Nearly 38 million people in the United States have diabetes, making it one of the most common […]
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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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Ectoderm
(noun. /EK-tuh-drm/) by Yasemin Cole What does it mean? The ectoderm is an organism’s outer layer of cells or membrane […]
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