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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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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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Medication or Meditation? A Synergistic Mind and Body

In the landscape of mental health, scientists are researching how upholding mental well-being can impede or even cure disease. This... Read More
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Empathy is the True Star Behind Scientific Research

Introduction In the performing arts world, a unique vernacular is used to acknowledge the role of the audience. To face... Read More
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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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Can Infections Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

In 2019, immunologist Leslie Norins offered to award one million dollars of his own money to any scientist who could... 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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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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Looking to Biological Age for Health Maintenance: No Swimming Required

Most people are familiar with the myth that everlasting youth can be achieved by traveling to the mystical Fountain of... Read More
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