Articles for category: Biology & Genetics, Disease & Medicine

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The Untold Histories of Queer Naturalists and Biologists

Maria Faith Saligumba

For centuries, science textbooks have been sanitized, scrubbed clean of the messy, beautiful, and complex lives of the people who shaped our understanding of the natural world. Behind groundbreaking discoveries in biology, botany, and natural history stand individuals whose personal lives were as fascinating and diverse as the species they studied. These scientists didn’t just ...

Mugwort: Dreamwork and Digestive Aid

Can We Revive the World’s Forgotten Plant Wisdom Before It’s Too Late?

Trizzy Orozco

The world is brimming with secrets hidden in leaves, roots, and wildflowers—wisdom that once shaped the lives of entire civilizations but now teeters on the edge of oblivion. Imagine a time when a grandmother’s remedy could soothe fevers more quickly than a pharmacy, or when an entire village depended on the knowledge passed from elders ...

The Unpredictable Nature of Cats

The Secret Science of Purring: Healing Frequency or Just Manipulation?

Trizzy Orozco

If you’ve ever listened to a cat purr, you know the sound can be oddly hypnotic—almost magical. There’s something enchanting about the rhythmic, gentle rumble emanating from a warm, fuzzy body curled up on your lap. But have you ever wondered what’s really behind this mysterious feline hum? Is it a secret superpower, a clever ...

How War Made Everything Infinitely Worse

What the 1918 Flu Pandemic Still Teaches Us About Modern Outbreaks

Annette Uy

When you think of the deadliest disaster in human history, your mind might jump to wars, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions. But nothing in recorded history has killed more people in such a short time than a microscopic enemy that swept across the globe in 1918. The Spanish flu pandemic didn’t just claim lives—it rewrote the ...

The Camel Genome: What Scientists Are Learning From Desert DNA

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine standing in the blistering heart of the desert, the sun relentless above, and the sand stretching endlessly around you. Suddenly, a camel ambles into view—unfazed, steady, and almost supernaturally adapted for survival. For centuries, camels have carried people and goods across unforgiving landscapes, earning their nickname as the “ships of the desert.” But what ...

From Root to Remedy: How Traditional African Medicines Are Gaining Modern Respect

From Root to Remedy: How Traditional African Medicines Are Gaining Modern Respect

Annette Uy

Deep within the bustling markets of Lagos, an elderly woman carefully arranges dried bark, colorful roots, and mysterious powders on a worn wooden table. For generations, her family has passed down knowledge that modern laboratories are now desperately trying to decode. What once seemed like folklore to Western medicine is transforming into tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments. ...

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How Will Humans Evolve in the Next 100,000 Years?

Trizzy Orozco

The future of human evolution is a fascinating topic that stirs both curiosity and imagination. As we look forward, the question arises: how will humans change over the next 100,000 years? Evolution is a slow and complex process, driven by environmental changes, genetic mutations, and cultural shifts. While predicting the exact path of human evolution ...

Engineering Phages with CRISPR to Fight Superbugs

8 Times California Led the Nation in Biotech Innovation

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a place where wild coastal cliffs meet the world’s most cutting-edge laboratories, where the hum of ocean waves seems to sync with the pulse of scientific discovery. That’s California—a land of endless reinvention and the beating heart of America’s biotech revolution. From the sun-drenched streets of San Diego to the innovation-packed corridors of the ...

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How Viruses Hijack Your Cells: A Molecular Heist Story

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine waking up one morning to find that someone has broken into your house, not to steal your valuables, but to turn your entire home into a factory for producing more burglars. They’ve rewired your security system, reprogrammed your appliances, and convinced your family members to help them manufacture thousands of copies of themselves. This ...