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Parasitic Parents: The Realities of Brood Parasitism

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Gut Instinct: The Effects of the Maternal-Fetal Microbiome Axis on Offspring Immunology

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Tackling the Truth: The Concussion and CTE Crisis in Football

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Coldsantoâ„¢ Announces New Product, The Common Coldâ„¢

This satirical take on biotechnology and patenting brings some important questions to the table: How much of science can a company own? And is the Supreme Court making the right choices for science? Read More
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Out of this World… A View on Extraterrestrial Life

Is anybody out there? Join me in evaluating extraterrestrial life outside of Earth and our solar system, using theories and science fiction of our perspective on alien life. Read More
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The Untold Power of an Undergraduate

Being an undergraduate researcher at an academic biology lab can be quite intimidating. How much can a student really contribute to the scientific community? Read More
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Mindfulness and the Dangers of “Autopilot”

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Breast Milk Composition May Differ Depending on Infant Gender

When new parents are faced with making the decision to breastfeed or formula feed their babies they may have heard the term “breast is best.” Read More
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The Art of Science and the Science of Art

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Defend the Nation or the Pacific Ocean?

When gazing at the glistening blue waters from La Jolla Shores it’s hard to imagine another world teeming with life underneath... Read More
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