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Tackling the Truth: The Concussion and CTE Crisis in Football

Tackling the Truth: The Concussion and CTE Crisis in Football (Cover Illustration by Maia Lazor) Introduction On September 12, 2024,... Read More
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Two Keys of Immunity: Dual T-Cell Receptors

(Cover Illustration by Jenna Hughes) Image Description: T-cell security patrolling harmful antigens   Introduction Imagine the immune system as a... 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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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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The Menopausal Metamorphosis: Hormonal Fluctuations in the Female Body

  Introduction Flashes of intolerable acne, endless moodiness, and brain fog often surface when recalling tween puberty, with students roaming... Read More
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Parasitic Parents: The Realities of Brood Parasitism

Brood Parasitism: Nature’s Surprising Parenting Strategy Cover Image: (Source) Disney’s Tarzan and The Jungle Book have one thing in common:... 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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Partly Human: How Biohybrid Fish Are Brought To Life With Human Stem Cells

INTRODUCTION As your eyes scan this article, eager to learn about the innovation of biohybrid fish, tiny muscles behind your... 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
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SQ Online is part of the Saltman Quarterly program, a biology student organization committed to communicating science and research. The late Dr. Paul Saltman inspired the program’s creation, and the Saltman Family continues to generously support our efforts. For more on Dr. Saltman’s legacy, read our tributes. If you are the copyright holder and believe our website has not properly attributed your work to you or has used it without the requisite permission, please let us know. Refer to the Notice and Takedown Policy for further details.

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