When we think about evolution, we think about features and characteristics that humans have gained…
Jennifer ThompsonOctober 11, 2023
Scientists and doctors are always trying to find ways to strengthen our immune system, or…
Sangeetha RamachandranApril 7, 2022
You probably are familiar with the fact that our DNA contains genes that affect essentially…
Aurbal PopalOctober 26, 2021
Toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease, is a leading cause of foodborne-related deaths in the United States. While…
Aurbal PopalApril 26, 2021
The human genome is normally composed of the four nucleotides Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine, and Guanine (abbreviated A,…
Rupleen KaurApril 2, 2017
"Watch what you eat." How many times have you heard that before? It's common knowledge…
Raymond HoJuly 15, 2016
Is height important? It can be when riding a roller coaster or trying out for the…
Shriraj SusarlaJuly 14, 2016
There has been a much greater emphasis on genetics in today's research to determine the causes…
Kishan PatelJune 29, 2016
Scientists at the Feinberg School of Medicine associated with Northwestern University have identified a small…
Amit KumarJune 3, 2016
Each of us has unique fingerprints and DNA. But now, Yale University researchers have revealed a…
Shriraj SusarlaMay 25, 2016
Losing weight is one of the most enduring trends over the years, especially since obesity…
Bansari PatelMarch 3, 2016
Our bodies change in various ways as we age—our eyes are no exception. Many, if…
Annie DinhFebruary 14, 2016
Expecting mothers are told to be especially careful during pregnancy—and not without reason. There are…
Michelle LeungFebruary 12, 2016
Our current methods of treating cancerous tumors have many drawbacks. The most common method of…
Alex RennJanuary 12, 2016
As concern grows over long-term concussion damage among professional athletes, parents worry about the risks…
Alexandra RuanJanuary 7, 2016
There's often a lot of talk about the benefits of exercise in the media, but it…
Quang CaoJanuary 1, 2016
Gene therapy is a method that alters cells' genetic code to prevent or treat disease. Doctors…
Benjamin YangDecember 19, 2015
Cells contain structures, called organelles, which perform different tasks in order to allow the cell…
Karina KakNovember 18, 2015
Imagine a 15-year-old who looks like a 50-year-old. Instead of healthy locks of hair tumbling…
Angela LiuNovember 4, 2015
