This is the first installment of a two-part series challenging our understanding of gender identity. This first post goes into…
Why do microbiologists fear the flu so much?
Having the flu might feel like death, but could it actually kill us all one day? Many microbiologists and infectious…
Letters from a friend
I originally published this on my personal blog but have since made edits. I hope you enjoy it! Dear Host,I…
This is your brain in Antarctica
Taking a 14-month long trip might change your brain’s structure, but of course, it’s a complicated story. You probably already…
Colonialism causes substance abuse
If you haven’t read my first post in this series that gives a contextual overview of some of the history…
Colonialism causes health disparities
It is Native American Heritage month, so all the pieces I will be publishing this month are going to be…
Surprising similarities between birdsong and human vocalization
The summer I did research on campus, I lived very close to the science building where my lab was. To…
The Ebola outbreak you never knew existed
Most of us remember when the terrors of Ebola were constantly on the news. Then Zika became the infectious outbreak…
Pathogens of the mind: was depression once adaptive?
Have you been close to anyone with depression? Or maybe you have it yourself. It’s hard to watch someone you…
Successful first-in-human trials of a chlamydia vaccine
Do you remember the start of a new school year? Getting your class schedule in the mail, going to the…