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COVID-19 Variants and Human Genetics: Shaping Public Health Strategies
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has continuously evolved, giving rise to several distinct variants. Each variant...
Preetinder Kaur
Nov 28, 20243 min read


Immunotherapy: A Game-Changer in Cancer Treatment
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and the fight against this disease has seen remarkable advancements over the...
Shiting Wang
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Vaccines: one of the greatest medical achievements
Vaccines are biological products that help the body build protection (immunity) against specific diseases, like infections or cancer....
Shiting Wang
Nov 23, 20244 min read


Why the Flu Vaccine is Essential: Separating Facts from Myths
As the chill of fall settles in, it signals not just the changing of seasons but the arrival of flu season as well. While many people...
abeez_abin
Nov 23, 20244 min read


Best Fighter: The Immune System
The immune system is a complicated network of cells, tissues, and molecules that protects the body from harmful invaders such as...
Shiting Wang
Nov 23, 20243 min read


Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: A Call to Action for Global Health
I. Introduction Antibiotic resistance (AR) is a growing global crisis, threatening to undo decades of medical progress. As bacteria...
abeez_abin
Nov 21, 20244 min read


Personalized Medicine: The Future of Autoimmune Disease Treatment
Introduction Imagine your own body turning against you. The same force that protects you from pathogens every day, becomes the same force...
Alex Baek-Nadell
Nov 16, 20243 min read


Immunotherapy: A New Frontier in the Fight Against Cancer
Introduction Around 2,001,140 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States alone, with over 600,000 people dying from the...
Alex Baek-Nadell
Oct 20, 20243 min read


The Sore Truth About Canker Sores and How to Treat Them
While every part of your body has an important role in keeping you healthy, there’s no denying the importance of your mouth. Not only do...
Jo Gubatan
Oct 14, 20243 min read


The Mouse with the Human Immune System
Introduction Animal models have been a common way to understand and progress research in the biomedical field for several decades, with...
Mikayla S.
Sep 30, 20243 min read


So Many Vaccines! Which Ones are Crucial for Seniors?
The proportion of the world’s population aged 65 and above is rapidly increasing. Each year, Infections in this age group cause...
June Pomeroy
Sep 29, 20245 min read


Protection Against Mpox: The Power of JYNNEOS Vaccine
Mpox (Monkeypox) is a zoonotic viral disease that can spread from animals to humans. Recent global outbreaks with the emergence of new...
Ayoob Mansoor
Sep 28, 20242 min read


B Cells and the Immune System
Our immune system works wonders to keep us healthy. Many cells contribute to making a great immune system, and one of them includes B...
CH Chen
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Understanding the Multifaceted Causes of Pancytopenia
Image source: https://pin.it/6mqxFsvYh The bone marrow, the body's largest organ in blood cell production, plays a crucial role in the...
antwianita193
Sep 19, 20243 min read


The Basics of Food Allergies
Background Nearly 6% of American children and adults suffer from food allergies, but what are they exactly [ 1 ]? Most people have come...
Nguyen Myna
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: More than Just a Butterfly Rash
Systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE for short, is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown cause grouped under lupus disorders. It is most...
Mulualem Anteneh
Aug 28, 20243 min read


When Your Body Turns Against You: Exploring Sjögren's Disease
Introduction Around 8,551,845 people in the United States alone suffer from autoimmune diseases. Generally autoimmune diseases are...
Alex Baek-Nadell
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Spray Away Allergies: Neffy Emerges as the New EpiPen Alternative
The FDA has recently approved Neffy, a nasal spray developed as an alternative to the traditional EpiPen for treating severe allergic...
nimisahota
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Get the Mosquito Repellent!! - West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes: The World’s Deadliest Insects Many people consider mosquitoes to be a harmless nuisance, often associating their presence...
jasnoordoggar
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Leaves of 3, let them be: Prevention and treatment of poison ivy (and poison oak & sumac)
Nothing ruins the fun of the outdoors quicker than being exposed to poison ivy. If you are lucky enough not to have a poison ivy allergy...
nursefreed2
Aug 9, 20244 min read
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