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Tag: science
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 … More
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 … More
Colonialism causes health disparities
It is Native American Heritage month, so all the pieces I will be publishing this month are going to be … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Are we really all covered in bacteria?
Bacteria. Just the word is enough to make most people’s skin crawl. Images of recalled lettuce and eggs run through … More