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Physiology: molecules and mechanisms

Flowers bloom, birds fly, and our hearts beat. From microscopic interactions like oxygen exchange to visible motions such as walking, physiology explains it all!

By Delaney Lynn, 4 months4 months ago
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Aliens on Earth: invasive species

Invasive species are a widespread and serious ecological problem. Although a natural phenomenon, species migration to non-native areas has occurred faster than natural due to humans.

By Delaney Lynn, 5 months5 months ago
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What is… One Health?

The health of humans, animals, and plants are all related, though those three topics aren’t often discussed together. One Health aims to ensure optimal health of the environment, animals, and humans by addressing those groups collaboratively.

By Delaney Lynn, 6 months6 months ago
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Psittacosis, the parrot fever

Zika virus is just one of many diseases spread by mosquitoes that you’ve probably heard of. But did you know that you can get pneumonia from birds? Psittacosis is a rare bird-borne bacterial illness that can cause serious systemic issues.

By Delaney Lynn, 6 months6 months ago
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What is… fermentation?

Fermentation has been used to make foods and drinks for thousands of years. This is despite the fact that the science behind the process was only recently discovered. Common fermented products include chocolate, coffee, soy sauce, and yogurt, among others.

By Delaney Lynn, 6 months5 months ago
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All about HIV/AIDS

An HIV infection is a complex and often misunderstood condition. Here, we aim to educate you about the biology behind HIV as well as about HIV and society.

By Delaney Lynn, 6 months6 months ago
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Symbiosis: natural synergy

Some people get along well, while others don’t. Similar relationships exist amongst other living things. These interactions, called symbiosis, range from mutually beneficial to parasitic.

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months5 months ago
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Are cloth masks useful?

With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, masks have become more commonplace in most countries. We are here to inform you on what existing science says regarding the efficacy of cloth masks!

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months6 months ago
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Typhoid Mary and Zac Efron

Right off the bat, you probably don’t think Zac Efron and Typhoid Mary have much in common. However, there’s at least one shared characteristic between the two.

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months6 months ago
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Life that lives the longest

A human born on Earth in 2016 can expect to live to be about 72. What animal lives the longest? How long do other non-animal organisms live?

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months7 months ago

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