public health – The Pipettepen

Blog / Fighting Bacteria with Viruses

October 17, 2024October 21, 2024 / Quinn Eberhard /

Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to public health. What drives this crisis, and how can we address it?

Blog / Pick Up the Beat: Addressing Cardiac Arrest in Athletes

February 22, 2023March 7, 2023 / Shea Ricketts /

Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in adolescents and athletes. Awareness for the symptoms and the necessary medical treatment following cardiac arrest is paramount for survival.

Academia / Can Diversity in Science Backslide? Corona Says Yes.

July 13, 2020August 21, 2020 / Allison Smith /

Female scientists seem to be publishing less during the pandemic. Exploring the reasons behind this reveals potential long-term implications for the progress of diversity in science as a result of COVID-19.

Blog / The Infamous Batman

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 / Devina Thiono /

While COVID-19 scare is still going on, this article focuses on the bats that have started it all – Why the bats are able to withstand viruses that make humans sick?

Blog / How do you take your tea? With some plastic?

October 8, 2019October 10, 2019 / Allison Smith /

A recent study found that some tea bags may release billions of microplastics into your tea. This revelation comes at a time that scientists are growing increasingly concerned about the prevalence and potential health effects of microplastics.