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The Truth About Performance Enhancing Drugs

June 20, 2022 15 min read

The Olympics remain the great international showcase of harmonious athleticism and nationalistic pride, and this past February’s Winter Olympics in Beijing was no exception. Such a big competition sparks many news and controversies, one of... Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to Killing a Pathogen

June 3, 2022 7 min read

Imagine yourself amidst a bustling crowd of people. You’re interacting, socializing, and having conversations with people, when suddenly someone sneezes—ACHOO! They say “excuse me,” and you reply with “bless you;” a routine exchange of courtesy... Read More

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on the Brain

May 29, 2022 8 min read

When talking about prevalent and debilitating mental health issues, most people do not immediately think of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), even though nearly 10% of the population will at some point in their lives... Read More

Definitions Towards Inclusivity

May 20, 2022 3 min read

We all perceive the world in distinct ways. Sometimes, a friend might offer a different solution to a problem; other times, a classmate may suggest an alternative viewpoint to a class discussion. It’s easy enough... Read More

Physical and Neurological Processes in the Hunting Dragonfly

May 13, 2022 7 min read

If your friend bounced a single tennis ball towards you, you might find it easy to catch it. If they told you to focus and catch only one specific ball among a few, you might... Read More

The Imagination of Body Augmentation

May 6, 2022 22 min read

Picture Teen Titan’s Cyborg’s multipurpose cybernetic arm cannon, Doctor Otto Octavius’ mechanical limbs, and the Winter Soldier’s vibranium arm. It seems crazy to imagine such scientifically accurate and effective pieces of technology, but in reality,... Read More

Eat, Sleep, Tic, Repeat – The Neurobiology of Tourette Syndrome

April 29, 2022 3 min read

Imagine possessing the superpower to resist blinking upon exposure to a flash of light. In real life, you would not be able to resist this urge due to the corneal reflex— a sudden and involuntary... Read More

Are Psychedelics Back for Good?

April 22, 2022 13 min read

“Oregon is legalizing mushrooms. Ketamine can be delivered to your home. People are microdosing LSD to treat pandemic-related anxiety, and Wall Street is pouring billions into companies that sell mind-altering drugs.” These were the opening... Read More

Weighed Down By Wellness

April 20, 2022 12 min read

Did anyone else feel a shudder run through their spine upon hearing the news: “UC San Diego will be reverting to remote learning until January 17th?” If not then, perhaps a shivering twinge of deja... Read More