Under the Scope

Using mouse models to understand causes and develop treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome Unusual hair growth, cystic acne flare-ups, weight gain, and irregular periods are all uncomfortable hallmarks of adolescence. However, for some individuals, these... Read More

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

The Jaws theme song intensifies as you swim through the pool. Panicked, you look around, scanning for any bloodthirsty animals lurking beneath the surface. Thankfully, you discover nothing–that is nothing you can see. While in... Read More

In 2019, immunologist Leslie Norins offered to award one million dollars of his own money to any scientist who could prove that Alzheimer’s disease was caused by a germ. Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease... Read More

Most people are familiar with the myth that everlasting youth can be achieved by traveling to the mystical Fountain of Youth. The legend says that if one drinks from or bathes in the fountain’s water,... Read More

In every elementary and middle school science class, students are taught that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. Textbooks often portray these organelles as brightly colored structures with a myriad of layers and filaments.... Read More

This past couple of months of sweltering San Diego summer has been filled with many trips to the beach and other cool escapades; however, these current heat waves appear to be out of the norm,... Read More

Down the rabbit hole of circadian rhythms, these daily cycles are involved in cancer, digestion, and reproduction. I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date! We’ve all got a schedule to keep, and the... Read More

The incredibly diverse human microbiome plays a vital role across its host’s many organ environments, carrying enormous implications for treating diseases and preserving humankind’s well-being. The human body is composed of tens of trillions of... Read More