Species Diversity
From Queen Victoria to Queen Bey, scientists have always drawn inspiration for naming new species from an eclectic array of influences. In the late 18th… Read More »Species Diversity
Charlotte Fare
Charlotte Fare is a postdoctoral researcher who studies amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Outside of the lab, she enjoys solving crosswords, hiking, photography and spotting window kitties around Baltimore and beyond.
Putting a Freeze on IVF
Building a family is always challenging, but for many, getting the process started can be the most difficult step. In the United States, approximately 20%… Read More »Putting a Freeze on IVF
Age of Enlightenment
What happens to us as we get older? In 1958, this deceptively simple question led Nathan Shock, then the head of gerontology at the National… Read More »Age of Enlightenment
A CRISPR Future
The power of genetic editing as a therapeutic strategy has long been appreciated, but the risk of unintended and unknown side effects has kept it… Read More »A CRISPR Future
What’s in a Brain?
Your brain is responsible for everything you think, say and do. However, despite its fundamental role in our lives, this complicated structure remains a mystery.… Read More »What’s in a Brain?
A Semi-Quantitative Analysis of the Cats of Baltimore
Photos courtesy of the author. Introduction Cats are both celebrated and maligned for their aloof nature, ardent curiosity and playful attitude. Despite their mercurial behavior,… Read More »A Semi-Quantitative Analysis of the Cats of Baltimore
The Virtue of Patients
Researching neurodegenerative diseases often feels like an unwinnable battle against biology. Despite decades of effort, we still have no means for reversing the effects of… Read More »The Virtue of Patients