Sithara Sonnathi

Behavioral Neuroscience // Class of 2025

Wired for health: How bioelectronics is transforming medicine

Health / /

In nature, lightning is often a symbol of sudden change — raw, powerful energy that reshapes everything it touches. That same principle of harnessing electricity is finding its way into medicine. In the rapidly evolving world of medical technology, a groundbreaking innovation is reshaping the way chronic diseases are treated: bioelectronics. Imagine not a lightning […]

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In your wildest dreams: Sleep science seeks to manipulate the mind

Biology, Psychology / /

Imagine sinking into bed after a long day, ready for the blissful escape of sleep. The dreams that follow are expected to be the usual blend of random absurdities — maybe a stroll through a cotton candy city, a conversation with a talking cat, or being chased through the clouds by an old friend. But

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Worth a (Microneedle) Shot: How dissolvable microneedle vaccine patches are changing the future of healthcare

Health / /

Shots are never fun. Many people experience anxiety right up until the needle pierces their skin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fear of needles prevents people from getting life-saving vaccinations each day. However, advancement in vaccine delivery technology is making it possible to receive these vaccinations without a needle. Transdermal

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