Probiotics: Not pros yet
The human body is home to trillions of bacteria, and the identification of “good microorganisms” in our body – that is, bacteria that boost the immune system and have beneficial implications...
Managing Innovation: An Alumni Interview with Dr. Gary Chao
Dr. Gary Chao completed his PhD in 2014 in the laboratory of Dr. Philippe Poussier, where he investigated the genetic determinants of type 1 diabetes. Leveraging his experience in multidisciplinary...
Understanding Sugar Addiction
Historically, the term “addictive” was associated with illegal substances that produce a high intensity of intoxication and induce severe withdrawal symptoms. However, there has been a shift in our understanding...
Next-Gen Ovaries
FOR MANY INDIVIDUALS, achieving complete cancer remission is an extremely positive event that allows them to enjoy the rest of their lives free of chemotherapy appointments or the fear of returning disease....
What’s the Beef with GMOs?
Since their emergence in the 1970s, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been a source of discord between scientists, policy makers, and the public with regards to their safety and regulation....
Syndemic Theory and Gay Men’s Health
The term syndemic was first developed in the 1990s by medical anthropologist Merrill Singer to describe the co-occurrence of multiple epidemics and their tendency to mutually reinforce the negative outcomes...
PowerPoint in Education
One thing I hear frequently in graduate school is that science is a form of art; it requires creativity. If this is true, are students being actively encouraged to develop...