Thalidomide is a notorious drug that caused horrific birth defects in the 1950s, though its damage in the U.S. was limited by Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey and the FDA. Now, thalidomide has found a different use in the field of targeted protein degradation as part of a new class of therapeutics.
Continue ReadingA brief exploration of why leaves change color and fall off of trees during autumn, and how those fallen leaves are beneficial to the ecosystem.
Continue ReadingAs the temperature cools down, you may find your lips becoming dried and chapped. As you reach for your lip balm, what is the science behind these products?
Continue ReadingWhat if, instead of magic beans, Jack traded for pumpkin seeds? Would he become a pumpkin giant?
Continue ReadingWhy you should be nice to your bacteria: the role of the microbiome in human health.
Continue ReadingSynesthesia is a fascinating sensory condition where one sensory pathway is activated, triggering the activation of one or more unrelated pathways. Those who exprience synesthesia experience the world differently as they have an enhanced sense of perception.
Continue ReadingThese policies impact what science can be done, who is allowed to conduct it, and who has a say in advising these policies.
Continue ReadingSpending time in nature has benefits beyond improving physical health.
Continue ReadingWhat makes us unique cannot be definitively answered but what kind of unique and known human traits have been recorded can. If you have red hair, can wiggle your ears or sneeze upon looking up at the sun then you’re in a genetically small pool compared to the greater human population.
Continue ReadingAdopting a balanced diet with whole foods and reducing ultra-processed food intake can potentially enhance brain health and mitigate mental health risks.
Continue ReadingSolar eclipses are a truly awesome phenomenon. The most recent eclipse visible from the US was in October 2023 but don’t worry if you missed it – the next one is in April of 2024.
Continue ReadingYour nose is constantly sniffing out information about the people around you.
Continue ReadingAnxiety and depression are incredibly common, but did you know they can impact more than just your emotions? Read on to learn more about the neuroscience behind the lesser known symptoms of these disorders.
Continue ReadingFootball season is back and so are traumatic brain injuries and the risk for CTE.
Continue ReadingSome answers to the question of why we drink, from the perspectives of our brains to larger trends in society.
Continue ReadingDiscover why the lack of diversity in Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS) is more than a social issue—it’s a scientific blind spot that could be missing key insights into human genetics.
Continue ReadingDespite being relatively common, our society often does not recognize the existence of intersex people. This article explores the science genetics behind how sex exists on a continuous spectrum.
Continue ReadingScientists have discovered a plant that changes appearance to match nearby plants, living or artificial, posing the question: can plants see?
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