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Figure 1: A sample of gut bacteria grown in a petri dish. Gut bacteria reside in the digestive tract, aiding digestion. These microorganisms also influence a variety of other systems, including the immune system and central nervous system. Many gastrointestinal issues are caused by a disruption of the gut bacteria microbiome Source: Wikimedia Commons Children …
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Figure 1: The race for a vaccine is in fully swing, as biotech companies are working against the clock to produce an effective and safe COVID-19 vaccine. The key question now is: who will get them? Source: Wikimedia Commons For the first time in U.S. history, not everyone who wants a vaccine, will get one. …
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Figure 1: Comparison of smallpox (left) and cowpox (right) inoculations 16 days after administration. Source: Wikimedia Commons The historical practice of inoculation was a major precursor to the development of vaccinations. Prior to the widespread use of inoculation in the 18th century, it had been recognized that some diseases don’t reinfect a person after recovery. …
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Figure 1: An image of the famous Olsen twins Source: Wikimedia Commons Twins are a genetic and developmental phenomenon that have captivated mainstream media and the scientific community alike. Despite their creepy depiction in horror movies, twins are their own individuals . . . usually. A look into twin types must, naturally, include the more …
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Figure 1: PTSD and its comorbid mental health symptoms contribute to the pervasive consequences of exposure to psychological trauma. Source: Slideshare Post-traumatic stress disorder is a pervasive and often fatal consequence of exposure to severe psychological trauma (Fenster, 2018). Epidemiological studies show that PTSD has a lifetime prevalence ranging from 1.3% to 12.2%, with variance …
Figure 1: Some of the major detrimental effects of sleep deprivation are listed here, including an impaired immune system and other symptoms that are amplified when the immune system is under duress Source: Wikimedia Commons In today’s fast-paced society, sleep is often sacrificed when other responsibilities pile up. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends …
Figure 1: Childhood experiences are widely considered to affect adult life. A new study revealed that low childhood peer status may have dire health consequences: heightened risk of adult cardiovascular disease. Source: Wikimedia Commons A recent prospective cohort study from Stockholm, Sweden indicates that social marginalization in late childhood may result in a heightened likelihood …
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Figure 1: A doctor drawing blood from a patient as part of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study in 1932, National Archives (National Archives, 1932) Source: Wikimedia Commons Despite disproportionately higher rates of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death in racial and ethnic minority groups, these vulnerable populations remain heavily underrepresented in COVID-19 clinical trials. Currently, Black, Latinx, …
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Figure 1: Abstract Molecular Model Source: ShutterStock Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have found a way to trick cancer cells into self-destructing, bypassing the need for radiation treatments, chemotherapy, or surgery. Their weapon? A nanoparticle (NP) secret agent that is 30,000 times smaller than a human hair. These tiny particles come from …
New ‘Drugless’ Approach to Killing Cancer Cells Shows Promise Read More »
Figure 1: The representation of cellular activity of SARS-COV-2 as it passes throughout the human body and looks to contaminate organs. Source: Wikimedia Commons The novel coronavirus, otherwise known as SARS-CoV-2, belongs to the broader classes of coronaviruses (some of which, like SARS-CoV-1 and MERS, have a known history of causing widespread death). After performing …
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