Polyester is the most commonly used synthetic fiber in the world and represented over 50% of global fiber production volume in 2019. Polyester has gained wide popularity, but is also a major health and environmental hazard. Investigating how polyester affects health and why moving to natural fibers is an important and necessary step towards a more sustainable and […]
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Every second of the day, the body fights a battle using a remarkable defense mechanism, neutralizing harmful invaders to ensure health and well-being. The human immune system is a powerful defense mechanism used to protect the host from pathogens or foreign invaders. During pregnancy, the woman’s decidua, the layer of tissue in the uterus supporting
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Picture this: you’re sitting in a room surrounded by loved ones, but no one truly cares or understands what you are thinking. You’re isolated, detached from all that matters. This is the feeling of loneliness that plagues so much of the American population: not necessarily alone, but lonely. In a time where the world is
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The human immune system is built on a foundation of complex networks. Together, many different types of immune cells and organs do everything from staving off infection to killing cancerous tumors. Inspired by the immune system’s versatility, scientists have been exploring its uses in cancer treatments by directly targeting some of these cells, an approach
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I was prompted to learn American Sign Language (ASL) after a friend suggested I take an “random” general elective class at Northeastern: “Deaf People in Society.” Not knowing much about deafness and Deaf Culture, I figured I’d try it out, learn a few things. This was not only one of my favorite classes I’ve taken,
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By Ananya Jain, Behavioral Neuroscience, 2025 In the vehicle of scientific discovery, funding is the fuel, and policy sets the course. Science thrives on questions, but when funding dictates which questions can be asked, the pursuit of knowledge begins to narrow. Recent directives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health
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When you think of the skeletal system, what comes to mind? Most of us visualize a collection of rigid, porous bones, organized in “the leg bone’s connected to the knee bone” fashion. However, a significant portion of the skeletal system is actually composed of cartilage. In every anatomy textbook, you’ll find a section listing three
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Restricting caloric intake has long been associated with improved health and extended lifespan in various species, from yeast to mammals. However, implementing such a regimen often proves difficult due to the accompanying feelings of hunger and energy deprivation. Recent exploration from researchers at Xiamen University in China suggests that lithocholic acid (LCA), a secondary bile
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In the medical community, a patient with an illness has two common routes — they recover, or they die. But what about that third category of patients, that improves but never fully recovers? These patients often mystify doctors, who lack a standard treatment for people battling long–haul symptoms with no end in sight. Doctors recommend
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