Sanah Handu Staff Writer, University of Pittsburgh Linkedin Envelope Instagram Writer Bio I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh undergraduate class of 2023. I’m pursuing a premedical track with a double major in Biology and Philosophy with a minor in Chemistry and a Certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I’m passionate about …
Source: Ivan Samkov Music has evolved over the years, with new genres such as Classical, Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B, EDM, and Lofi, emerging over time. There has long been speculation about whether certain kinds of music can have an impact – positive or negative – on studying, creativity, and other aspects of brain function. Classical …
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This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: George Prentzas Anytime we use our phones, we likely unlock them with our fingerprint or face ID. But rarely does anyone truly consider the technology behind these biometric identification tools and their infinite uses in many fields and everyday activities. …
This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Robina Meermeijer Introduction We as humans have a thirst for connection. Connecting with other humans, connecting with ourselves, or connecting through information. Our capacity for connection, however, is a delicate fabric, dependent on our mental state. Alzheimer’s Disease damages one’s …
Extensive and irresponsible use of antimicrobial drugs is one of the leading causes of antimicrobial resistance. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, freestocks.org) Most of us never thought that our lives would intersect with a pandemic. Yet, COVID-19 may not be the only pandemic witnessed in the 21st century. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is standing in the wings, ready …
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Figure 1: The microbiota-gut-brain axis is a bidirectional pathway of communication between the enteric and central nervous systems. Shared abnormalities in MGB axis signaling may explain the comorbid overlaps between ASD and AN Source: created by the author via BioRender Introduction The etiological paradigm for neurological disorders is currently shifting to one centered less on …
Vivek Babu Staff Writer, Drexel University Envelope Instagram Linkedin Writer Bio Currently, I attend Drexel University (Class of ‘24!), where I major in Biology through the BS/MD program. Ultimately, I hope to become a physician and work to promote equitable healthcare systems internationally. On campus, I serve as the Freshman Class Vice President for USGA, …
Figure 1: This is an image of a child with pneumonia. The fluid build-up in the lungs (known as pleural effusion) is visible here Source: Wikimedia Commons Pneumonia is a common illness with a variety of causes. It is often triggered by some form of viral or bacterial infection, like influenza. The alveolar space, the …
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Sakeena Badrane Staff Writer, University of Pittsburgh Linkedin Envelope Instagram Writer Bio I’m currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. I am a prospective Neuroscience and Philosophy double major on a pre-med track. I am very interested in participating in research labs just like I have in the past. When I have free time, …
Figure 1: This figure describes some of the symptoms of stress, which can have negative consequences for many body systems Source: Wikimedia Commons Hospital workers perform valuable work in caring for the sick and injured, but as part of their work, these workers are exposed to a variety of stressors. In a review of an …
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