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The Dangers Behind the Golden Tan

Your sunscreen is not necessarily protecting you from all of the harmful rays emitted by the sun Read More
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Your Ace of Hearts

In life, everyone must play with the cards they are dealt and hope for a good hand. Just like the... Read More
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Shockingly Moving: Circuits in Neurobiology and Engineering

Understanding the processes of refined limb movement and developing devices that harness our neural circuits Imagine yourself reaching for a... Read More
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The Spinal Cord: Our Biological Achilles’ Heel

Introduction Have you heard the story of Homer’s Achilles? The greatest of all the Greek warriors, Achilles was blessed at... Read More
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Mitochondrial QC: Saving the Cell and Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases

In every elementary and middle school science class, students are taught that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. Textbooks... Read More
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Hail to Thee! The King of Beverages: Coffee

As the beverage of choice for the sleep- deprived and energy deficient, coffee has found its way into the hands of people around the world. A Harvard study has shown that 54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink an average of 3.1 nine-ounce cups of coffee a day. Read More
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Decoding Development: Hidden Factors Driving Organism Development

Introduction When we think of developmental biology, what comes to mind? Developmental biology, a constantly evolving field of study, largely... Read More
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Bridging Troubled Waters

Introduction From Sierra Nevada lakes beneath the hearths of mountains to sediment swirling along the seabed, aquatic ecosystems pool with... Read More
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You’re Gonna Need a Better Water Filter: Giardia, Giardiasis, and Its Lasting Effects

The Jaws theme song intensifies as you swim through the pool. Panicked, you look around, scanning for any bloodthirsty animals... Read More
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