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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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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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Science and kids

The dirty immune system

Some toddlers love to play in the mud, usually despite the despair of their parents. But being exposed to dirt at an early age actually appears to be beneficial to the immune system.

By Delaney Lynn, 7 months7 months ago
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