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Cara "Andy" Anderson

Cara "Andy" Anderson is a fourth-year PhD candidate in Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition at the University of Chicago. They earned a B.S. in Movement Science from the University of Michigan in 2017. In addition to biomedical science, they are passionate about archery, painting, and their cat, Zelda. You can find them on Twitter at @andiorerio.

Mitochondria Are More Than Just the Powerhouse of the Cell

by Cara "Andy" Anderson | Science Within Us

The extent of the average American’s knowledge regarding mitochondria is that seemingly-ubiquitous adage from high school biology class: mitochondria are […]

Five Myths About Exercise

by Cara "Andy" Anderson | Science Within Us

Exercise is a topic that’s muddied with mainstream misconceptions. Here are five common exercise myths, debunked by science.

Why is insulin so expensive in the United States?

by Cara "Andy" Anderson | Science Within Us

This year, 2021, is the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting, James B. Collip, Charles Best, […]

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