As you may already know, microbes play a very important role in the body. Bacteria live on our skin, along our nasal passage, in the gut, and in the vagina. In recent years, the role of gut microbiota has garnered a lot of attention. However, the bacteria residing along the vaginal canal also play a […]
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Helianthus annuus, commonly known as sunflowers, were named for their tendency to turn towards the sun throughout the day, almost as if they’re sentient. This phenomenon, known as heliotropism, is not unique to sunflowers; most species of legumes also turn towards the sun. However, since the head of the sunflower is so prominent that you
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The coronavirus pandemic triggered a wave of paranoia that left the public susceptible to a variety of health-related propaganda. These myths likely did more harm than good, as people prioritized toilet paper over the physical distancing and protection protocols that we are more accustomed to now. Many widespread myths were dispelled by the World Health
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