“Inflamm-Aging” and COVID-19: A Lasting Mark on Your Brain
by Caleigh Findley The Science Within Us
It’s been about year since the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) began spreading in the U.S., leaving many people with a […]
The Endothelium: The Reason Why Heart Disease is So Bad For Your Health
by Giamila Fantuzzi The Science Within Us
Just like how roads shuttle vehicles throughout a city, blood vessels move blood throughout our body. The inside of the […]
What Can We Learn from Sea Anemones?
by Helen Robertson Science Below the Surface , The Science Within Us
If you’ve ever been stung by a jellyfish, then you’ve inadvertently encountered a representative from a group of animals called […]
COVID-19: Why Does Everyone Respond Differently?
by Giamila Fantuzzi The Science Within Us
“It’s just like having a bad case of the flu.” “It can kill you.” You’ve likely heard both of these […]
The Black Plague’s Influence on Society Today
by Kristen Vogt Veggeberg The Science Within Us
“The medical authorities of the day had little to offer. ‘Leave quickly, go far and come back slowly’ was the general […]
Learning from Llamas: Biomedical Discovery Inspired by the Animal Kingdom
by Andrew Tremain The Science Within Us
Modern approaches in medicine are increasingly focused on manipulating the human body’s natural immune system.1 These approaches are referred to […]
Genes: The Stories They Tell
by Ege Yalcindag The Science Within Us
Genes can tell us a lot about ourselves. To many, that is a terrifying concept. If a freshman in college […]
COVID-19: Redefining Lung Disease
by Ian Rochford The Science Within Us
If you’ve been diagnosed with a rare disease or a condition your doctor is unfamiliar with, the idea that scientists […]
Barely Able to Breathe: Living with Cystic Fibrosis
by Ben Marcus The Science Within Us
In the summer of 2017, my brother Geoffrey landed in the Northwestern Hospital emergency room confused, with a high-grade fever, […]
Some Like It Hot: Temperature Signals Across the Tree of Life
by Sammy Keyport , Caitlin Wong The Science Within Us
Temperature has a fascinating and complex relationship with biological systems. Intuitively, extreme temperatures can be harmful to living organisms. Anyone […]
The Discovery of Cytokines: A Revolution in Our Understanding of the Human Body
by Giamila Fantuzzi The Science Within Us
Getting stranded in a violent storm can be extremely dangerous. Often, all you can do is hope the storm will […]
There is No Biological Meaning for ‘Race’
by Ege Yalcindag The Science Within Us
Science has had a complicated history with the word “race.” In the 19th century, Dr. Samuel Morton believed humans could […]
Chemotherapy is Poison. No, Literally.
by Ben Marcus The Science Within Us
In 2018, an estimated 1.7 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer, and most of these patients, at some point, will […]
The History of the American Eugenics Movement
by Kristen Vogt Veggeberg The Science Within Us
Conservationists. Nobel Peace Prize winners. College professors. All these roles have a distinctive honorable, humanistic atmosphere around them. When you […]
Smile! You’re on Camera: How Repairing a Smile Can Save a Life
by Amer Mansour The Science Within Us
You smile 30 times a day, and normally, you don’t even think about doing it. It happens involuntarily when you […]
Mindfulness Meditation: The Path to a Better Headspace
by Caleigh Findley The Science Within Us
Now more than ever, we’re bombarded with messaging like “7 Tips to Calm Your Mind During a Pandemic,” but that […]
If You’re on Medication, Beware of the Grapefruit Effect
by Ben Marcus The Science Within Us
What do the drugs Percocet, Lipitor, and Wellbutrin have in common? It’s not what they do for you – one’s […]
Organ Transplantation: How to Find Your Organs’ Doppelgangers
by Anu Rajagopal The Science Within Us
You just stopped by the DMV to renew your license, and you see that you can sign up to be […]
Cancer Immunotherapy: Living Drugs and Immune Catalysts
by Ian Rochford The Science Within Us
Most people find being inside a hospital a bit uncomfortable, as a patient or otherwise. But I find hospitals familiar […]
Your Diet and Cancer: pHacts and pHiction
by Sarah Anderson The Science Within Us
This is a companion article to the feature Not so Basic After All: The Role of pH in Cancer Therapy. […]
Not So Basic After All: The Role of pH in Cancer Therapy
by Sarah Anderson The Science Within Us
Has your dentist ever warned you that “acidic” drinks are bad for your teeth? Have you ever heard a personal […]
A Look Behind the Scenes of Your DNA Testing Kit
by Luyi Cheng The Science Within Us
Walk down the health care aisles of your local Target (or Walgreens, Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, or Best Buy) and look […]
CRISPR-Cas9: How to Hack Your Genes
by Maggie Colton The Science Within Us
Our genes control everything from our height and hair color to our chances of developing cancer, heart disease and any […]
The Discovery of Vaccines: Then and Now
by Andrea Dao The Science Within Us
In the doctor’s office, a little toddler smiles joyfully as the doctor releases the plunger and withdraws the syringe from […]
