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Quantum Biology: Bridging the Gap Between Quantum Mechanics and Biology

“What is Life?” This title refers to 1944’s bestseller book, not the latest “10 Ways to Avoid an Existential Crisis”... Read More
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The Fountain of Cellular Youth: What Yeast Can Teach Us About Longevity

(Cover Illustration by Rebecca Zhang) Introduction Aging is a fundamental biological process that influences organismal health and lifespan. Understanding the... Read More
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Built for Speed: How the ACTN3 “Speed Gene” Shapes Athletic Performance

(Cover Illustration by Julia Dingman)   Inside the DNA of Elite Athletes To uncover what makes athletes perform at a... Read More
Bowhead whales live in Arctic temperatures and possess a gene that prevents cancer-causing genetic mutations.
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Bowhead Whales’ Anti-Cancer Superpower

(Cover Illustration by Catherine Xu)   What are bowhead whales? Bowhead whales are the second largest marine mammals on Earth,... Read More
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From Savannah to Science: What Giraffes Can Teach Us About Treating High Blood Pressure

Introduction In the animal kingdom, the giraffe stands tall as a marvel of evolutionary adaptation. With some reaching heights over... Read More
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Dusting Off the Old: A Novel Cancer Treatment Method Utilizing Pre-existing Ingredients

Evolution drives biological change and has been the force to bring along numerous organismic additions since the origin of life.... Read More
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Gut Instinct: The Effects of the Maternal-Fetal Microbiome Axis on Offspring Immunology

Gut Instinct: The Effects of the Maternal-Fetal Microbiome Axis on Offspring Immunology Illustration by Priscilla Schoehborn  Introduction Have you ever... Read More
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Drugs of Deception: Finding New Ways to Combat Type 1 Diabetes

In today’s health-centric world, one common worry associated with consuming excess sugar is the threat of diabetes. However, this narrative... Read More
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How Stevia May Help Fight Cancer

Cover Illustration by Fiona Chen    A New Perspective on a Familiar Sweetener  When most people think of stevia, they... Read More
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