The Science of Sun Sneezing
I met my husband in college. We lived in Florida, aptly nicknamed “The Sunshine State” due to the abundance of sunny weather. Given that fact, it didn’t take me long to notice that he had a strange reaction when exposed …
DNA and Genetics
Antibiotics: Know How to Use Them Before We Lose Them
We are running out of antibiotics. To be fair, plenty of antibiotics still exist—it’s just that they are no longer effective against bacteria. Why? Due to the overuse (and misuse) of antibiotics, many bacteria have become resistant to available antibiotics. […]
The Peculiar “Life” of a Virus
My son has the flu. He is feverish and miserable. His misery stems from the fact that the cells of his body have been commandeered by the influenza virus and turned into mini virus factories. There’s not much we can … To Be or Not to Be: The Peculiar “Life” of a Virus Read More…
Circadian Rhythms: Our Internal Biological Clocks
Spring Forward, Fall Back This past Sunday, those of us who observe Daylight Savings Time lost an hour. I’m almost certain that you, like so many others, have found yourselves confused in the days following the time change. As …
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