(Noun. fie-BRO-sis) by Ana Cunningham What does it mean? A chronic, progressive buildup of excess connective tissue, particularly in extracellular […]
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What is the biology behind early stage cancer cell invasion?
by Liseth Orosco Barrionuevo Cancer is detrimental when cancer cells invade surrounding tissues and spread throughout the organism. This article […]
Continue readingInverse Vaccines: The Vaccine That Tells Your Immune System to Relax
by Ahana Mallick You’ve probably had a vaccine before — for flu, COVID, or chickenpox. The idea is always the […]
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A Mouthful of Chemistry
by Sarah Angle Cavities are often associated with sugar or poor dental hygiene, but why does sugar actually harm our […]
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Cystic Fibrosis: Beyond the Lungs and into the Gut
by Hailey Dodson Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a well-known genetic disease most often associated with severe lung problems. For decades, […]
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Homeostasis
(noun /Hoe-mee-oh-stay-sus/) by Hazel Milla What does it mean? Although your external environment may fluctuate, biological processes help to maintain […]
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Can I inherit cancer?
by Emily DiMaulo-Milk In 2026, an estimated 5,800 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer each day. You probably know someone […]
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Turns out Afib (atrial fibrillation) is not a fib at all
by Anh Luu The heart is an incredible four-chambered machine that beats 60-100 times per minute to keep blood circulating […]
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Memory outside the brain: how immunological memory protects us
by Fahmida Alam Think of human memory: it stores information so we can learn from past experiences. Similarly, certain cells […]
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Mucus
Noun. /MEW-kuhs/ by Hailey Dodson What does it mean? Mucus is a gel-like network that serves as a protective and […]
Continue readingThe Neural Architecture of Habit
Within the brain’s ancient circuitry, repetition rewires neurons — transforming deliberate choices into automatic behavior. Scientists are only beginning to […]
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How exercise trains your brain
by Anicka AbiChedid You might have heard the phrase “mind-muscle connection,” which refers to thinking about the muscles we hope […]
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To metabolize or not to metabolize
by Imani Madison Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, but what happens to cells when they run out of […]
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The History of Stress Research
by Hazel Milla When you hear the word “stress,” it likely brings to mind specific feelings and events. For example, […]
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Age According to Biology: All About Epigenetic Aging Clocks
by Hazel Milla You probably know your age based on your birth date. If you’ve read “Epigenetics – More Than […]
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Prodrug
Noun. /PROE-druhg/ by Sarah Angle What does it mean? A prodrug is a compound that is inactive upon administration and […]
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Why do we experience déjà vu?
by Christine Side We all know the feeling – you’re in a place you’ve never been before, taking in your […]
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Nausea
(noun. /naa-zhuh/) by Ellissa DeFeyter What does it mean? Nausea is a painful compression sensation in the stomach. Sometimes nausea […]
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White Matter
Noun. /ˈwaɪt ˌmæt̬.ɚ/ by Christine Side What does it mean? White matter is a type of tissue located deep in […]
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I Scream, You Scream, My Brain Freezes for Ice Cream
by Sarah Angle Figure 1. A child eating a cold treat while experiencing a brain freeze. (Aheram, Jayel. Brain_freeze-01A. 2009. […]
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