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The Looming Pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance

2022, Biology, Medicine • January 24, 2022

Extensive and irresponsible use of antimicrobial drugs is one of the leading causes of antimicrobial resistance. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, freestocks.org) Most of us never thought that our lives would intersect with a pandemic. Yet, COVID-19 may not be the only pandemic witnessed in the 21st century. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is standing in the wings, ready …

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The Future of DNA Sensors

2022, Biology, Medicine • January 15, 2022

An intricate view of the intertwined helices of DNA. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, KES47) The development of high-tech machinery within the field of biology has led to the development of remarkable technologies – from the first DNA sequencing machines to more modern innovations such as DNA sensors. DNA sensors – fragments of DNA capable of binding …

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Cranial Cartography: A New Method for Visualizing Blood Vessels and Stem Cells in the Skull

2021, Biology, Medicine • December 22, 2021

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 …

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The Biochemistry and Broad Utility of Pfizer’s New COVID-19 Drug: Paxlovid

2021, Chemistry, Medicine • December 11, 2021

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 its Implications for Adolescent Mental Health

2021, Medicine, Social Science • December 9, 2021

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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Are We Addicted to Social Media?

2021, Medicine, Social Science • November 28, 2021

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 …

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Oncogenic Competence in Melanoma: Assessing the Cancerous Potential of Different Cell Lineages to Identify New Anti-Tumor Targets

2021, Biology, Medicine • November 28, 2021

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 …

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Gender Differences in Health and Medicine and the Importance of Gender-Specific Medicine in Healthcare Policy

2021, Medicine, Social Science • November 12, 2021

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, …

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Failures of Facial Recognition Amid Widespread Masking

2021, Medicine, Neuroscience • November 12, 2021

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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Understanding the Social Factors Affecting Cancer Therapy

2021, Medicine, Social Science • November 8, 2021

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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