Health

Bacteriophages, or phages for short, are viruses that infect bacteria, and are considered the most abundant organisms on the planet with trillions of particles. Phage therapy is seen as a promising alternative to antibiotics, especially as antibiotics have seen an increasing amount of bacterial resistance. I participated in a research lab where we worked with… Read more

Perhaps the most important rule in college would be to not procrastinate. You may have gotten away with studying for a test the night before in high school, but college is a different beast. You’ll find yourself having a lot more free time in college because you’re able to pick-and-choose your schedule. However, you’re likely… Read more

Synapses are the connection between neuron to neuron throughout our body. Without synapses, our everyday thoughts could not turn into action. The thought of picking up your phone, for example, would not be possible unless that message didn’t travel from our brain to our muscles. This article gives a brief and basic introduction to the… Read more

Pros Who wouldn’t want coffee? Coffee contains caffeine, a natural stimulant that can increase both mental alertness levels and concentration. Caffeine also stimulates the release of adrenaline, which can improve physical performance and enhance our ability to exercise more intensely. The caffeine is what gets us through the day. Caffeine also possesses antioxidant properties. Antioxidants… Read more

While the Dallas Cowboys defeated the New England Patriots and moved to 3-1 on the season, the Patriots not only fallen to 1-3 but have possibly lost star linebacker Matthew Judon to an elbow injury, who exited the game in the 4th quarter of what was already a very bad day for New England. According… Read more

According to the American Psychological Association, the term nostalgia describes the longing for pleasant aspects of your past that are stored in your memory. Although nostalgia isn’t seen as a mental illness today by the American Psychiatric Association, it was once considered an actual disorder, being linked in the 17th century to people who were… Read more

Addiction is a complex, chronic disorder where a person engages in a behavior or uses a substance compulsively, in that it provides a high incentive to repeat the activity despite the consequences. This involves a loss of control over the behavior or a substance, leading to an intense focus on obtaining it, which can often… Read more

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental condition that can be triggered after experiencing (directly or indirectly) a traumatic or terrifying event. Someone with PTSD may feel as if they are reliving a certain traumatic event through recurring memories, or could have flashbacks or vivid nightmares about their traumatic experience. Needless to say, PTSD… Read more

A child’s environment plays a huge role in their overall growth and development, and nurturing or challenging the surroundings they are in during their formative years is essential because it will leave a lasting impact in their cognitive, emotional, and social development. In this article, we explore three crucial ways in which a child’s environment… Read more

Procrastination is a common (and notorious) behavior characterized by delaying tasks or decisions despite knowing the negative consequences that may arise from such delays. Whether it’s postponing homework assignments, delaying chores, or putting off our goals, procrastination affects everyone. While occasional procrastination might seem harmless, it can turn chronic — signs that you have a… Read more