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Temporal Coding in the Olfactory Bulb for Concentration-Invariant Odor Identification
Introduction The study focuses on the olfactory system, which is defined as the sensory system responsible for detecting and processing smells.…
By Augasthya SunkiWriter2 min readLatest Articles
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Can extracellular vesicles be used as a novel diagnostic and research tool for patients with hypertension and kidney disease?
Discussion Hypertension (HTN) is one of the major causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Recent data reveals that…
By Yuri HaWriter3 min read
Macrophage Regulation of Vascular Integrity in Zebrafish
Introduction Memory T cells are a type of immune cell defined as long-lived lymphocytes that “remember” past infections and respond more quickly upon…
By Augasthya SunkiWriter2 min read
Teenage Distress and Support: Outside Impact on Psychological State
Introduction It is no secret that the youth of today are undergoing a health crisis. Although this one isn't some new disease or crazy trend, but it…
Can whole-food plant-based diets rich in potassium increase blood pressure in people with chronic kidney disease?
Introduction Whole-food plant-based diets (WFPBDs) have high levels of potassium. High potassium diets have shown to reduce blood pressure in…
By Yuri HaWriter1 min read
What is really affecting the environment? Exploring Toxicoepigenetics in the World
Introduction Toxicoepigenetics explores how environmental toxins interact with the epigenome to cause diseases, not altering the DNA . Some source…
By Kevin LewWriter2 min read
Neural Encoding of Temporal Statistics in Brain Circuits
Introductions The study focuses on how the brain represents prior knowledge, which is defined as information learned from past experiences that helps…
By Augasthya SunkiWriter2 min readMost Popular
Sleep in Children: Behaviors in Napping and Youth
Introduction Sleep itself is a universal constant and is a key factor in recovery and physiological growth. In some parts of the world, over 80% of…
Cortisol and Stress: Understanding the Hormone That Balances and Challenges Our Health
Introduction Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands, triangular organs located above each kidney. It manages stress, regulates blood…
By Hridin SarnaikFounder & Co-President2 min read
Is There a Relationship Between Oral Microbes and Atherosclerosis?
Introduction: Internal carotid artery stenosis occurs due to plaques at the part where the carotid artery splits, with risks increased with high…
By Austin LeeFounder & Co-President3 min read
How Does Autoimmune Medication Inadvertently Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk?
Introduction Hydroxichloroquine (HCQ) is a common corticosteroid medication that is one of the primary drugs given to patients with autoimmune…
By Victor LiWriter3 min readScience is better together.
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Oral Cancer: How Areca Nut Consumption Impacts The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Introduction: Oral cancer is a common type of disease that affects the surrounding mouth area, such as the lips, tongue, gums, and cheeks. Oral…
By Daniel KimWriter2 min read
Racial Disparities in End-Stage Renal Disease: A Southern Community Cohort Study
Introduction End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is the final, irreversible stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), requiring either dialysis or a complete…
By Adyson NgoWriter4 min read
Period Cramps and Stretching: How to Ease the Pain
Introduction Dysmenorrhea , or as it's more commonly known, period cramps, is the most common cause of pelvic pain in women. They affect half of all…
How ALDH2 Gene Variants and Alcohol Increase Multiple Cancer Risks in Japanese Men
Introduction: The study focuses on how alcohol and genetics simultaneously increase the chances of developing oral cancer, specifically in Japanese…
By Daniel KimWriter2 min read
How Can Skipping Breakfast Affect Your Energy Consumption and Weight Loss?
Introduction "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" is a phrase that gets commonly thrown around. But how important is breakfast, really?…
By Victor LiWriter5 min read