Since the emergence of modern Homo sapiens, humans have evolved and continue to evolve every day. Humans are getting smarter and more innovative, and are adapting better to our changing environment. But we’re not the only species that is evolving. Candida auris, a type of fungi found in yeast, is known to cause candidiasis — […]
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If you want to improve your academic level, take a music class! Studies have shown that taking music lessons can improve your academic ability. There is only one catch: you need to start your lessons … 18 years ago. Children who take music lessons have improved academic ability in the future at the college level.
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In the depths of the ocean, one true master of disguise steals the spotlight. The mimic octopus, scientifically known as Thaumoctopus mimicus, is a species of octopus native to the Indo-Malayan Archipelago and Great Barrier Reef. A sand dwelling cephalopod, the mimic octopus is found at depths ranging from 2 to 12 meters near river
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In 2020 alone, 13.4 million premature babies were born. In 2019, over 900,000 children died due to preterm-related conditions and complications. Premature is defined as being born earlier than 28 weeks of gestation, or 70% of the way through full-term. As it stands, premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under five
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Death is often associated with negativity and darkness. However when it comes to the human body, death is a common, daily process. Our cells constantly die and duplicate, replenishing and maintaining the health of our body. Apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death, is a method for cells to replace old, faulty cells with younger,
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The human genome is a vast library of over 3 billion base pairs, yet advancements in whole-genome sequencing reveal only 2% are protein-coding. This startling finding has prompted one of the most pressing missions of contemporary biology: to fully understand the role of the remaining 98% of the genome. Accomplishing this mission requires next-generation sequencing
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Katalin Karikó, the 13th woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, was initially demoted from her position at the University of Pennsylvania for the same research on messenger RNA (mRNA) that won her the achievement in 2023. Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman jointly received the award in October for their chemical
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A simple dog walk is an odyssey of olfactory exploration. As they venture outdoors, dogs eagerly dart around to investigate various scents — poop, carcasses, and fire hydrants are like neon beacons to them. While humans have a decent sense of smell, dogs reign supreme in the olfactory realm. This difference is rooted in biology.
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DNA: the fundamental building block of all life. Nearly every student learns about the master of genetic information as early as elementary school. DNA is the carrier of this important code within all living organisms. However, it isn’t just what DNA encodes for that is important, but also its very design. The structure of DNA
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