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Author: Julia DiFiore

Julia is a graduate student studying genetics and molecular biology. Her research focuses on how changes in DNA packaging impact gene expression. When not doing experiments, she enjoys running, cooking, and all things related to Pittsburgh and Ohio State sports.

Blog / A Few Nobel Women

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 / Julia DiFiore / 1

The most prestigious scientific prize is being awarded this week – the Nobel Prize. Who will win? History tells us not to expect many women among the winners and that points to systemic problems in STEM.

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Nobel Prize Women in Science

Blog / Sleep Your Way to Better Health

July 22, 2019July 29, 2019 / Julia DiFiore /

Sleep is not only important for cognitive function but overall health as well.

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Health Memory Obesity Sleep

Blog / Where Motivation Hides

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 / Julia DiFiore /

Recently, I couldn’t find my keys. They weren’t where I usually keep them. Turns out, I was so distracted when I came home that I left them dangling in the…

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Motivation Neuroscience Psychology

Blog / Heat Waves and Training Gains

July 18, 2018 / Julia DiFiore /

Elite athletes and weekend warriors alike understand the struggles of training during the hot, humid summer months in many parts of the United States. One of the main problems is…

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athletes blood blood plasma training

Blog / Heart to Heart

February 14, 2018 / Julia DiFiore / 2

The month of February is a big month for hearts. Between Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month, you cannot escape heart-shaped decorations and reminders to exercise daily. And while many of…

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Biology Medicine Unsung Heroes

Blog / How Evolution Gave Us Dragons

July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 / Julia DiFiore /

Whether our favorite characters are trying to train them, ride them, or simply escape from them, there is no denying the prevalence of dragons in popular culture. Dragon myths have existed…

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Biology Evolutionary Biology Weird Science

Blog / Toad-ally Accurate Predictions?

February 2, 2017January 31, 2017 / Julia DiFiore /

Today, groundhogs tell us if there will be six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Soon, puppies will be unleashed to help predict the Super Bowl winner. But…

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Environmental Science Weird Science

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