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Ioana Vimard
Feb 25, 20243 min read
PAIN OR GAIN?
For the majority of us, one really controversial topic that pops up in our conversations is working out, and, as the new year has begun,...
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Emma Catanescu
Feb 20, 20242 min read
The realities of knuckle cracking
Whether it triggers a sense of satisfaction or sends shivers down your spine, cracking knuckles is a widespread and controversial habit...
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Nazare Delia Gabriela
Feb 19, 20243 min read
Judgement is not vintage!
Don’t be like that! Is that what you’re wearing? That’s not how you sit! You’re eating all that? I have no doubt in my mind that most of...
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Izabela Ninu
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Gene for cellular respiration - COX6B
We all assume that genes in different organisms differ enormously. But are plant genes so different from human genes? How are they...
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Ioana Teodora Rizea
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Radiotrophic Fungi- How?
The term ‘radiotropism’ refers to the ability of several fungal species to harvest usable energy from forms of ionizing radiation, such...
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Ahrin Lina Lee
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Secrets of Seal Survival
Ringed seals (Pusa hispida) are the smallest of the pinniped species and are known for their distinctive ringed shaped markings on their...
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Luzie Bergander
Feb 11, 20242 min read
Rats laugh too–If you tickle them
Would you believe it if I told you that these disgusting, dirty and hated creatures, rats, can laugh? Probably not. Or would you want to...
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Ahrin Lina Lee
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Humans: A Threat to Extinction
In 2023, 21 species (including the little Mariana fruit bat and the Bachman’s warbler) were declared officially extinct by the U.S. Fish...
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Izabela Ninu
Jan 22, 20242 min read
How was CRISPR discovered in nature?
Bacteria are not sterile to viruses: that is one of the main issues of the big food chain companies that need to use those bacteria. They...
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Luzie Bergander
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Scissors That Will Save Lives: CRISPR
Literal Scissors? No! “CRISPR is an acronym for "Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats." Scary long, I know. It is a...
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Ioana Vimard
Jan 22, 20243 min read
Stem cells? What are those?
Although the concept is not a new one amongst scientists, stem cells have gained a lot of attention lately, and rightfully so. Stem cells...
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Alexandru Burlacu
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Why do we have allergic reactions?
When the immune system reacts to something it believes to be harmful—even if the chemical in question is usually harmless—allergic...
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Brînzan Alexandra Elena
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Birthmark biology insights
Hey there, curious minds! Today, let's dive into the fascinating world of birthmarks—a topic that's like Mother Nature's way of giving us...
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Ioana Vimard
Dec 18, 20233 min read
The Mystery Behind Acne
If you happen to be one of the few lucky people who has not suffered the irritating consequences of waking up with a new pimple everyday,...
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Luzie Bergander
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Our 9 senses
Would you believe me, if I told you, we had 9 senses. Yes, 9 senses! Don't believe me? Well we all know that there are 5 common senses:...
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Ahrin Lina Lee
Dec 17, 20232 min read
Caffeine: Friend or Foe
Caffeine is a drug. It serves as a stimulant, heightening the activity of your brain and nervous system. Coffee enthusiasts span the...
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Alexandru Burlacu
Dec 17, 20232 min read
How we form Connections with our Surroundings
Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity or neural plasticity, refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new...
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Emma Catanescu
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Who said bees can’t groove
Communication is a dynamic and complex process that shapes our relationships, our decisions, and connects us to different people across...
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Izabela Ninu
Dec 1, 20232 min read
How a single gene can extend human life
People that live over 100 years all have one thing in common: a variation of the gene called Forkhead box protein O3 (FOXO3). In this...
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Emma Catanescu
Nov 8, 20233 min read
How exercise affects bones
From protecting organs such as the heart or brain from injury, to supporting our bodies and allowing us to move, our bones can take on...
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