Recently, the discovery of a new mutation type has challenged the long-standing theory that cancer…
Tory DoolinAugust 29, 2015
In a world of rapidly developing medicine, people often turn to pharmaceuticals for a quick…
Kate LinAugust 28, 2015
A recent study found that an amino acid, whose function in the body was previously…
Karina KakAugust 27, 2015
Look around you, at your laptop, your phone, your cup. See anything in common with…
Connie GiangAugust 26, 2015
Your kidneys are important due to the many functions they serve, such as producing hormones…
Raymond HoAugust 25, 2015
Malaria is a common mosquito-borne disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite infecting human red blood…
John HuangAugust 25, 2015
Beeping machines, bright lights, and rows of incubators—welcome to the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit),…
Annie DinhAugust 24, 2015
In Part 1 of this article series, we discussed how HIV infection and AIDS have…
Tory DoolinAugust 23, 2015
Cancer patients often have to suffer from harsh side effects that accompany their treatments. However,…
Karina KakAugust 23, 2015
Imagine walking down a dimly lit hallway at night or a pitch black alleyway. You feel…
Shriraj SusarlaAugust 22, 2015
The Ebola outbreak of 2014 is the largest one in history. As of March 2014, levels…
Stephanie ChuAugust 21, 2015
In a human cell, there are two main places where DNA is located. The first…
John HuangAugust 20, 2015
Maple syrup, a longtime favorite condiment, is now being considered for more than just its…
Stephanie ChuAugust 18, 2015
In the past, smoking cigarettes used to be the "cool" thing to do, but eventually…
John HuangAugust 12, 2015
Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that results in impaired movement for those afflicted…
Maya AslamAugust 11, 2015
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression caused by seasonal change that affects…
Karina KakAugust 8, 2015
It's no question that a good song can improve your mood or that an audiobook…
Brynn KronAugust 7, 2015
With every new antibiotic comes antibiotic resistance. No matter how much time and effort is…
Connie GiangAugust 6, 2015