Unexpected Tingling: Experiencing and Researching ASMR
Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) may be an unusual physical phenomenon, but to some, it is also a delightful and cost-free way to help improve mental health and self-care routines.
Perspectives in Research
What Happens to Heart Cells in Space?
Heart function is profoundly changed by spaceflight in space-flown animal models and human astronauts. Using human heart cells derived from stem cells, researchers investigated the cellular and physiological processes influenced by microgravity in human hearts.
The Future of Reproductive Health on College Campuses
Reproductive health has always been an important issue. But those who advocate for reproductive health rights must focus on more than just the legal rights… Read More »The Future of Reproductive Health on College Campuses
The Biopharma Startup: A Heart-Pounding Venture
Here’s how a group of passionate thinkers turned scholarly insights into therapies that could help millions of patients with heart failure.
The Powerhouse of the Cell: The Branding of Mitochondria
“Powerhouse of the Cell.” The punchy headline of Philip Siekevitz’s 1957 Scientific American article on the role of mitochondria lives on to this day in public school classrooms and internet message boards. Ph.D. candidate William Aisenberg shares how the story of the mitochondrion teaches us not to forget to understand the context of what we’re learning.
Graduate School Is the Cat’s Meow
Have you ever wondered if your cat really loves you? A recent study has shown that cats have the same ability as infants and dogs to form strong attachments to their caregivers.
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Twitter Post
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s tweet about the El Paso shooting was more than insensitive — it was bad science.
Cancer Diagnosis — It’s in Your Blood
The benefits of detecting and treating cancer at early developmental stages have long been observed by clinical oncologists. Colonoscopies as well as other methods for… Read More »Cancer Diagnosis — It’s in Your Blood
A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease? Breakthroughs and Limitations
Recently, researchers at Washington University, St. Louis made a significant breakthrough in developing a blood test for early indications of Alzheimer’s disease. But what exactly… Read More »A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease? Breakthroughs and Limitations
A Primer on Platelets — Tiny but Mighty
When I tell people I study platelets, I am not often met with excitement. Most people know platelets as those tiny things that form clots,… Read More »A Primer on Platelets — Tiny but Mighty