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

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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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The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis May Be the Missing Link Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anorexia Nervosa

The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis May Be the Missing Link Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anorexia Nervosa

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Figure 1: The microbiota-gut-brain axis is a bidirectional pathway of communication between the enteric and central nervous systems. Shared abnormalities in MGB axis signaling may explain the comorbid overlaps between ASD and AN Source: created by the author via BioRender  Introduction The etiological paradigm for neurological disorders is currently shifting to one centered less on …

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Factors in the Onset of Obesity – An American Public Health Crisis

Factors in the Onset of Obesity – An American Public Health Crisis

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Figure 1: Obesity is typically diagnosed based on BMI. The different levels of obesity are shown here Source: Wikimedia Commons Introduction: Obesity is one of America’s greatest public health concerns. For both children and adults, rates of obesity have generally been on the rise since 1980 (Hales et al., 2018). In 1980, 4.8% of men …

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COVID-19 Pneumonia – A Different Illness Than Its Traditional Counterpart

COVID-19 Pneumonia – A Different Illness Than Its Traditional Counterpart

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Figure 1: This is an image of a child with pneumonia. The fluid build-up in the lungs (known as pleural effusion) is visible here Source: Wikimedia Commons Pneumonia is a common illness with a variety of causes. It is often triggered by some form of viral or bacterial infection, like influenza. The alveolar space, the …

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Sakeena Badrane

Sakeena Badrane Staff Writer, University of Pittsburgh Linkedin Envelope Instagram Writer Bio I’m currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. I am a prospective Neuroscience and Philosophy double major on a pre-med track. I am very interested in participating in research labs just like I have in the past. When I have free time, …

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Sanah Handu

Sanah Handu Staff Writer, University of Pittsburgh Linkedin Envelope Instagram Writer Bio I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh undergraduate class of 2023. I’m pursuing a premedical track with a double major in Biology and Philosophy with a minor in Chemistry and a Certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I’m passionate about …

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Fighting Hospital Hardships: An Intervention for Reducing Stress in Hospital Workers

Fighting Hospital Hardships: An Intervention for Reducing Stress in Hospital Workers

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Figure 1: This figure describes some of the symptoms of stress, which can have negative consequences for many body systems Source: Wikimedia Commons Hospital workers perform valuable work in caring for the sick and injured, but as part of their work, these workers are exposed to a variety of stressors. In a review of an …

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The "Old Friends" Hypothesis and the COVID-19 Pandemic

The “Old Friends” Hypothesis and the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Authors: Sakeena Badrane1, Vivek Babu2, Sanah Handu1 1University of Pittsburgh, 2Drexel University Source: Wikimedia Commons Introduction Since the onset of the pandemic, the American populace has lived in varying levels of isolation. In March, the country entered a complete lockdown. Fear of the unknown in conjunction with warnings from the CDC resulted in most Americans …

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Study offers explanation to the COVID-19 effects on the brain

Study offers explanation to the COVID-19 effects on the brain

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Figure 1: This is an image showing the main parts of the coronavirus, from the RNA genome in the center to the protruding S1 proteins used to enter cells. Researchers at the University of Washington Medical School found that these S1 proteins are able to cross the blood-brain barrier, a restrictive barrier to prevent the …

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Your Personality Might Say Less About Your Brain, And More About Your Microbiome

Your Personality Might Say Less About Your Brain, And More About Your Microbiome

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Figure 1: A scanning electron micrograph of Enterococcus faecalis, a bacterium that commonly resides in the human intestinal tract Source: Wikimedia Commons Over the last decade, gut-brain psychology has drawn much attention to the instrumental role of the gut microbiome in regulating brain development and function, including behavior and cognition (Liang et al., 2018). To better …

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