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Sugar – A Sweet Deception?

The truth is, while people may be counting their calories or limiting their intake of fat, the root of all evil remains unbeknownst to many: sugar. Read More
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New Year, New Me … Still Procrastinating

“This quarter will be different. Like, for real this time.” Read More
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MDMA: The Steep Price Tag for Euphoria

With EDM gaining popularity, and festivals springing up, recent drug-related deaths have sparked the interest of political leaders to help combat club drugs. Ultimately, the user holds the power to decide when the risks of MDMA use will eventually outweigh the chase for euphoric feelings. Read More
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Getting High to Escape the Lows: The Link between Marijuana and Depression

Depression affects more than 14 million American adults, making it one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Read More
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Vitamin E: A Newfound Ally in the Fight against Breast Cancer

With such a promising history of improving health, vitamin E has been used in the development of a new therapy by researchers for breast cancer treatment. Read More
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I’m a Believer

I had returned earlier that day to the San Pedro de Atacama desert with some fellow gringo friends from a four-day adventure in the high plains and salt flats of Bolivia. As soon as we reached San Pedro, the trouble began. Read More
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Survival of the Fittest: A Glimpse into Tumor Immunology and Adaptability

The UPR consists of signaling pathways that elicit responses that could either keep the cell alive or induce apoptosis. Its direct influence on cell survival has been linked to medical conditions, such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Led by Dr. Maurizio Zanetti, researchers at the UCSD Laboratory of Immunology have devoted their efforts to studying the UPR’s association with cancer cells and their exploitation of the response to promote tumor growth and protection. Read More
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Bee-cause They Matter

While this Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) amongst bees was first noticed a decade ago, it has been increasing at alarming rates, and scientists remain puzzled by this enigma. Read More
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Transgender Identity: An Investigation for a Biological Mechanism

By investigating gender determination and the brain, biology researchers are trying to answer this hot question of today’s changing society: Does gender identity have a biological basis independent of one’s chromosomes or physical anatomy? Read More
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