The possible inheritance of unfavorable genetics sits in the front of many new and soon-to-be parents’ minds. Though it may seem comforting to know if one’s child carries the risk of developing certain conditions in adulthood, is it in the best interest of the child to grow up with this knowledge? This burden poses an […]
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Across fields of academia and within everyday life, the origins of scientific knowledge are often credited to European scholars, philosophers, and schools of thought. Embryology, the study of embryonic development, has been no stranger to this pattern of Eurocentrism, with Aristotle being widely considered to have created the field of developmental biology during the fourth
When translating texts between languages, translators often run into the challenge of balancing the literal and figurative elements of the work. Though denotation is essential for staying true to an original plotline and concept, connotation is extremely significant in conveying nuanced aspects of a story’s deeper meaning to readers. Perfecting connotation is made more difficult
Since early expeditions to the farthest regions of the planet, scientists have been intrigued by the presence of visually similar creatures residing in both the Arctic and Antarctic. Hundreds of nearly identical worms, insects, and other small sea creatures have been discovered in both locations. These seemingly bipolar species, living at both the North and
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Studies about bipolar disorder have consistently found that patients tend to display either predominantly manic or predominantly depressive characteristics. This means their respective treatment options must be appropriately modified to fit the individual. In response, Dina Popovic from the University of Barcelona and researchers from other European universities developed a pharmacological scale for measuring medications
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Pregnancy is an uncertain time for many expectant parents. It’s a daunting experience known for its vast expanse of new territory and potentially risky outcomes. A constant in most pregnancies is the location of the embryo: in the protective, developmentally beneficial environment of the uterus. However, this isn’t always the case. The prevalence of extrauterine
Out-of-place embryos: The rise of undetected ectopic pregnancies Read More »