Kidneys: The Innocent Bystanders
When we purchase over-the-counter medicines, there’s often an assumption of their relative safety and harmlessness. After all, most ‘dangerous’ compounds…
The Flower Power Behind Gene Silencing
Have you heard the story about some scientists trying to turn purple petunias more purple, and instead the petunias threw…
Infectious Diseases, Immune System and Vaccines
Since ancient times the causes of severe infectious diseases in humans have been puzzling to people. Specifically, the recurrence of…
Why taking 5 to 10 minutes to eat out of your busy schedule is so important! The risk of developing Gastroparesis from undereating
Imagine that you’re a Georgia Tech student. Your day starts at 8:25 AM, with your first class, Systems Physiology, which…
Dinos with… luscious lips?
Dinosaurs may have looked… different. When you think of a T. rex, you think of scary sharp teeth sticking out…
Tiny Organisms Solve Giant Problems
The Plastic Problem A pressing issue our world is facing is “The Plastic Problem.” Humans have been creating harmful, non-biodegradable…
What Really Happened to the Dinosaurs?
What was the true cause of the infamous mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period? In this article,…
My Experience at ASF!
STEMComm takes Atlanta Science Festival… A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of being a part of a…