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Mar 31, 2021

All About the Muscle

Have you ever experienced a muscle strain? Painful, right? You might’ve experienced a muscle strain while sleeping, practicing a sport, or even falling in an uncomfortable position. We know that muscle strains occur when a muscle is torn or overstretched, but an important thing to consider is the anatomy behind…

Anatomy

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All About the Muscle
All About the Muscle

Published in Snipette

·Feb 5, 2021

Genetic Sequencing

It took thirteen years to first sequence our DNA. Thanks to bioinformatics, we can now do it in a week. — Imagine you have muscular dystrophy running through your family’s history. …

Bioinformatics

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Genetic Sequencing
Genetic Sequencing

Published in BeingWell

·Jan 13, 2021

The Systems of Our Body: Skeletal

Understanding the bones in our bodies — Has someone ever told you to “break a leg” before going on stage? Obviously, we know the meaning isn’t literal and it’s really a wish of good luck. However, what happens when we genuinely break some bone in our body? What are the chemical and anatomical processes that occur to…

Anatomy

13 min read

The Systems of Our Body: Skeletal
The Systems of Our Body: Skeletal

Dec 13, 2020

All About Glioblastoma

A splitting headache that continues non-stop. A weakness in the muscles and being unable to walk a small distance. Feeling abnormally sleepy at random periods of the day. For many individuals with glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor), these symptoms were generally dismissed as the body feeling generally unwell. Even…

Brain

7 min read

All About Glioblastoma
All About Glioblastoma

Published in students x students

·Dec 7, 2020

An Introduction to Cancer

No, cancer isn’t a “death sentence.” No, eating sugar doesn’t exacerbate cancer in an individual. No, cancer isn’t contagious. These might seem like obvious facts, but they’re actually common misconceptions associated with this condition. If cancer isn’t any of these, then what exactly is it? What is Cancer? Cancer refers to a series…

Cancer

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An Introduction to Cancer
An Introduction to Cancer

Dec 2, 2020

A Look Into Bioinformatics

Imagine that your family had a history of muscular dystrophy, a fatal condition characterized by the weakening of the muscles and is more common in men. If you had a male child, you might be concerned for his health and would want confirmation to determine whether he has muscular dystrophy. …

Bioinformatics

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A Look Into Bioinformatics
A Look Into Bioinformatics

Nov 28, 2020

The Cell Cycle for Dummies

Did you know that the body contains 37.2 trillion cells? I know what came to my mind when I discovered this crazy fact. In other words, I was absolutely mind-blown that our body contains such a gigantic number of individual cells. It’s truly a wonder to consider how these cells…

Cells

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The Cell Cycle for Dummies
The Cell Cycle for Dummies

Published in students x students

·Oct 6, 2020

What You Need to Know About Self-Confidence

“If you don’t have any confidence, you’re not going to do anything.” — Stefon Diggs Diggs presents quite an accurate reflection on self-confidence with respect to humanity. Without any self-confidence, we will never have the capacity to complete the risky tasks that make us truly sensational. Hold on, let’s start…

Self Motivation

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What You Need to Know About Self-Confidence
What You Need to Know About Self-Confidence

Sep 28, 2020

Sleep: What It Is and Why It’s Important

Sleep is important, and there’s no denying it. Regardless of the amount you typically get, not sleeping is the equivalent of neglecting your bodily needs. …

Sleep

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Sleep: What It Is and Why It’s Important
Sleep: What It Is and Why It’s Important

Sep 21, 2020

Avoiding Synthetic Drugs to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease: How Effective Is This Solution?

Background: What is Alzheimer’s Disease Like? Many of you might be familiar with Alzheimer’s disease; maybe a grandparent of yours has it or you’ve heard this condition mentioned at least once. But, what exactly is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition that’s characterized by memory loss, confusion, disorientation, and a variety of other degenerative symptoms…

Alzheimers Disease

9 min read

Avoiding Synthetic Drugs to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease: How Effective Is This Solution?
Avoiding Synthetic Drugs to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease: How Effective Is This Solution?
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I’m 16 and like writing and reading, but more writing.

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