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Month: October 2024

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By Gabriele BarrocasPosted on

Fun Fact of the Week: A Malaysian ant explodes when threatened

Gabriele Barrocas | October 28th, 2024 An overview of defense mechanisms Animals engage in various kinds of warfare to protect themselves from real or perceived…

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By Aiden SalkPosted on

Collective misremembering: Diving into the Mandela effect

Aiden Salk | October 17th, 2024 Humans and some primates share an extraordinary capacity to recall events from the past. Memory and learning stem from…

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By Stuti JainPosted on

Distancing from the DSM: Dr. Ashley Watts works to develop a new diagnostic system for psychiatric disorders

Stuti Jain | October 9th, 2024 Dr. Ashley Watts is one of the newest professors to join the ranks of Vanderbilt’s Department of Psychology. Dr.…

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By Kalyssa PlattPosted on

Vanderbilt’s Merrikh Lab develops an evolution-resistant compound to combat antibiotic resistance

Kalyssa Platt | October 6th, 2024 Antibiotic resistance is one of the world’s most urgent health problems, as it can affect individuals at any stage…

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By Claire LoiPosted on

Redefining STEM success at Vanderbilt

My STEM classmates at Vanderbilt have shown me that the allure of scientific and technological innovation lies in the journey from passion to purpose. Claire…

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By Nancy DengPosted on

Unearthing our past: The crucial role of genetic anthropology in rewriting history’s narrative

Nancy Deng | October 2nd, 2024 As commercial ancestry tests such as 23andMe gain popularity, there is a growing curiosity about our genes and what…

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By Morgan LindsteadPosted on

He’s “innovative,” she’s “diligent”: Gender bias in medical job recommendations

Morgan Lindstead | October 1st, 2024 It is well known that the medical field is a male-dominated industry, and discussions about this disparity frequently highlight…

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