2021

Insect Microbiome Gives Hope for New Antibiotic Discovery

Insect Microbiome Gives Hope for New Antibiotic Discovery

2021, Environment, Medicine / By

Figure 1: Actinobacteria were isolated from 56% of the insect microbiomes that Chevrette et al. (2019) examined, which resulted in 10,178 individual Actinobacteria isolates. The largest portion of these isolates were derived from the insect order Hymenoptera, shown above with 2,934 isolates, followed by 2,920 from Diptera, 1,326 from Lepidoptera, and 1,139 from Coleoptera Source: …

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Staphylococcus epidermidis capable of 6-HAP production reduce host UV-induced tumors

2021, Biology, Medicine / By

Figure 1: The human microbiome is the collection of microorganisms that live in and on us and contribute to our health and wellbeing Source: Leja, 2016 Being amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it would be easy for us to fear all forms of microorganisms. However, not all microbes cause disease and many organisms can actually be …

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Dancing Neurons & Their Exciting Impacts

Dancing Neurons & Their Exciting Impacts

2021, Neuroscience, Social Science / By

Figure 1: A network of neurons in the brain Source: Elizabeth A. Weaver II & Hilary H. Doyle Thousands of different cultures, traditions, and values define the many communities present worldwide. The overwhelming diversity of people around the globe is incomprehensible. There is, however, one thing that brings us all together. You might be thinking what …

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The Influence of Language on the Perception of the World

2021, Neuroscience, Social Science / By

Figure 1: The Influence of Language on the Perception of the World Source: http://www.lausti.com/articles/internet/languages.jpg The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis theorizes that the structure of a language determines a native speaker’s perception and interpretation of every experience they have. This paper will examine this hypothesis closely and take a deep look at how a person’s language can influence …

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Could This Be the First Drug to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s

Could This Be the First Drug to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s?

2021, Medicine, Neuroscience / By

Figure 1: A cross section of a model brain Source: unsplash.com Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive, irreversible neurological condition that slowly destroys memory and cognitive skills and can be classified as either early or late onset. Most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s develop symptoms in their mid-60s (late onset), whilst early onset Alzheimer’s is much rarer …

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Calling All CARs: Redesigning CAR-T Cancer Immunotherapy

Calling All CARs: Redesigning CAR-T Cancer Immunotherapy

2021, Biology, Medicine / By

Figure 1: This image displays microtubules – green fibre-like structures of the cell’s cytoskeleton – in human breast cancer tissue. Immunotherapy is a form of cancer treatment that induces the immune system to fight back against tumors. Although it has been a successful form of therapy, there are still several challenges that limit the effectiveness …

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What Drives Musical Pleasure? Scientists Now Have the Name

What Drives Musical Pleasure? Scientists Now Have the Name

2021, Neuroscience / By

Figure 1: Why is music so rewarding for the human brain? Source: Pixabay ‘Girl you’re amazing,  Just the way you are…’ The song played in my headphones as I sat completely engrossed with the captivating tone of Bruno Mars. Music evidently has an immediate cognitive impact on human mood and behaviors, yet it is hard …

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The Neuronal Basis for Multitasking

The Neuronal Basis for Multitasking

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Figure 1: The human brain and its various functional regions. Researchers have shown that a select group of individuals – supertaskers – activate the prefrontal cortex (shown above) and the anterior cingulate cortex (not shown) at high levels to maintain their goals during multitasking Source: Wikimedia Commons Understanding the human brain is arguably one of the …

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George Washington Carver: “The Peanut Man”

2021, Environment, Social Science / By

Figure 1: George Washington Carver: “The Peanut Man” (Photograph ca. 1910) Source: Wikimedia Commons George Washington Carver is one of the most famous agricultural scientists and inventors in world history. Carver’s bust in Diamond, Missouri, the town of his birth, is an official national monument. Only two other Americans had their birthplaces so designated: George Washington …

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