Articles for category: Biology & Genetics, Disease & Medicine, News

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What Drives a Scientist? Personal Stories From the Frontlines of Discovery

Maria Faith Saligumba

Behind every groundbreaking discovery lies a human story. Every scientific breakthrough we celebrate today started with someone who couldn’t stop asking “why” or “what if.” These aren’t just lab coat-wearing heroes from textbooks – they’re real people with real struggles, real fears, and an almost inexplicable drive to understand our world. From the marine biologist ...

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Treatment Success

6 Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of

Annette Uy

Cancer research never sleeps. While we hear about the big names like chemotherapy and radiation, there’s a whole world of revolutionary treatments quietly making their way through labs and clinical trials. Some sound like science fiction, others work in ways that would have seemed impossible just decades ago. These aren’t your typical treatments that make ...

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How Lack of Diversity in Clinical Trials Still Affects Medicine Today

Maria Faith Saligumba

When Maria’s grandmother suffered a heart attack, the treatment that saved countless white men in clinical trials nearly killed her. The medication dosage, tested predominantly on one demographic, proved dangerously high for her smaller frame and different metabolism. This isn’t just Maria’s story – it’s a reality millions face daily because of a problem hiding ...

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Why Evolution Keeps Creating Giant Versions of Small Animals

Maria Faith Saligumba

Evolution is a fascinating dance between time and nature, where the tiniest organisms can transform into giant marvels. Imagine an ant the size of a dog, or a rabbit as big as a deer. While these might sound like scenes from a science fiction movie, the natural world is replete with examples of small creatures ...

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Can Mushrooms Change Your Personality? The Long-Term Effects of Psilocybin on the Human Mind

Maria Faith Saligumba

The mystical allure of mushrooms has captivated human imagination for centuries. But beyond their culinary delights and mythical tales lies a fascinating question: Can mushrooms, specifically those containing psilocybin, alter our very essence—our personality? Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, has been the subject of intense scientific scrutiny. Researchers are keen to understand ...

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Why the Deadliest Animal on Earth Is Smaller Than a Paperclip

Annette Uy

Imagine a creature so small it could easily slip through the eye of a needle, yet it holds the title of the deadliest animal on Earth. This is not a mythical beast from ancient lore, but rather an everyday insect that buzzes around us more often than we realize. We’re talking about the mosquito, a ...