The diagram above displays the many potential uses of stem cells. To make the most use of stem cells’ versatility and life-saving capacity, researchers must develop a detailed understanding of where stem cells can be found and what roles they play in the body. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, Mikael Häggström) The biology of stem cells, which …
The prominence of computational techniques in the field of research is rising rapidly. (Source:NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center via Flickr) COVID-19 seems to have instigated a significant transformation in scientific research methodologies, inaugurating a new age in research that is characterised by computational methods and mathematical models. While the prevalence of computational techniques in research …
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A photo of a Pfizer facility in Italy. (Image Source: Dr. János Korom, Wikimedia Commons) On November 5th, 2021, Pfizer announced that it would seek FDA approval for its new drug, called Paxlovid. It is given to those with an active case of COVID-19 and has been shown to reduce the risk of hospitalization and …
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Covid 19 and Isolation (Source: created by author) Abstract The coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of people across the globe in multiple dimensions, from health to work to social relationships. This review explores the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of adolescents. Even before the pandemic, the adolescent population was experiencing mental health …
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Cover Image: In the current age, social media has become a main platform for human interaction. We have to think deeply about whether it contributes to a better world. (Source: Pixabay, jmexclusives) On the 28th of October, Mark Zuckerberg revealed Facebook’s new name: Meta. Some heralded this move as the dawn of an effort to …
Cover Image: Melanoma in a skin biopsy with H&E stain.. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, KGH) Melanomas, like most cancers, result from genetic mutations that effect cell cycle proteins, causing uncontrollable cell replication. These mutations can occur as a cell is replicating and differentiating from pluripotent cell lineages into more specialized forms. In melanomas, the onset of a …
This article was originally submitted to the Modern MD competition hosted by the Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science (DUJS) and was recognized as an honorable mention. Abstract Society has historically relied on the binary division between women and men in nearly all aspects of society, from language and education to public policy and healthcare. Recently, …
Cover Image: Signs similar to this one have become increasingly prevalent over the past eighteen months, and they are not likely to be removed anytime soon as the pandemic rages on and mask mandates are maintained in many parts of the country. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, James Moore) Undoubtedly, the widespread implementation of masking policies as a …
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Cover Image: A small coffee farm in a forested area. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, Frank_am_Main) Coffee plays a prevalent, arguably vital, role in the lives of countless people. Although the coffee bean itself claims fame in homes, a recent case study suggests that coffee pulp could aid in tropical forest restoration on land previously used for …
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Cover Image: A patient being prepared for radiation therapy. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, Rhoda Baer) INTRODUCTION Something we should all be cognizant of is the lack of inclusivity in both cancer trials and in post-marketing drug sales. This is a problem which often owes to economic disparities: those with fewer resources have poorer health and well-being …
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