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The Mutual Dependence Between Circadian Rhythms and Glucocorticoids in Corticosteroid Therapy

CIRCADIAN RHYTHM 101 The circadian clock is in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the brain.¹ This cluster of nuclei sits... Read More
Illustrated by Kristiana Wong
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Bouncing Back: Synaptic Resilience as a Potential Therapeutic Avenue for Alzheimer’s

  Introduction When one is sick, the comforting mentality tends to be: “When I get better…” The focus shifts to... Read More
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The Epigenetic Benefits of Coffee

For most people, especially students, coffee is a necessity for everyday life. Whether it’s that morning cup to get you... Read More
Illustrated by Maia Lazor
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Holes in the Brain: The Fatal Implications of Prions

Introduction Kuru, or the laughing disease, was first discovered in the Fore people native to New Guinea. The Fore people... Read More
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Spooky Shrooms

What do mushrooms, frogs, and pufferfish all have in common?  Besides being naturally occurring toxic entities, they are also found... Read More
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The Long Lasting Damage of Wildfires on Unseen Organisms

From expansive blackouts in California to enormous wildfires in Australia, it seems that wildfires are becoming a more prominent issue... Read More
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Capitalism vs Cortisol

For the past few years, and especially throughout college, I’ve seen myself and the people around me struggle to work... Read More
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A Voice for Science

BY BAR YOSEF| SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2016-17) ____________________________________________________________________________ Today, there is only one PhD scientist in Congress.... Read More
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A Tale of Two Cities: Accumulation of Rare Eye Cancer Cases Under Investigation

BY LAUREN BRUMAGE | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2017-18)   Public health officials are investigating a medical mystery... Read More
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