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Month: December 2024

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By Will AtkinsonPosted on

Fun Fact of the Week: Optogenetics allows scientists to manipulate specific brain regions

An emerging field called optogenetics holds a promising future for neuroscience.

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By Sophia HoarPosted on

Stem Cell Series, Part 1: Studying neurological disorders through the lens of induced pluripotent stem cells

Sophia Hoar | December 24th, 2024 As with most research subjects, neurological disorders can be studied using a myriad of models. Among the most common…

  • Medical Sciences
By Zoe BreiningerPosted on

Vaccine nationalism and favorability: Understanding the COVID-19 pandemic from an implementation science perspective

Zoë Breininger | December 6th, 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic showcased the social, cultural, and economic factors that affect the dissemination of vaccines for communicable diseases.…

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By Kiran VissaPosted on

The Vanderbilt Fusion Project: A student-led quest to build a nuclear reactor

Kiran Vissa | December 5th, 2024 The Vanderbilt Fusion Project, which began as a group of freshmen brainstorming in their dorm room, is now the…

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  • Technology & Entrepreneurship
By Landri DominguePosted on

print(“Hello World!”)

Landri Domingue | December 4th, 2024 If you are well-versed in the complex and rapidly expanding world of computer science, then you are probably familiar…

  • Applied Math & Computer Science
By Darren WangPosted on

Redefining stroke intervention through AI and new medical technologies

Darren Wang | December 3rd, 2024 Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in adults across the globe, resulting in substantial economic and social…

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By Dalton MalminPosted on

How algorithms shape your shopping experience

Dalton Malmin | December 3rd, 2024 When you’re scrolling through your favorite online retailer — Amazon, eBay, or maybe even the Vanderbilt Bookstore for next…

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By Kaylyn SethakoseePosted on

How batteries in electric cars will drive the future

Kaylyn Sethakosee | December 2nd, 2024 Electric vehicle usage is capable of drastically improving road safety and public health. Current studies suggest that self-driving cars…

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