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The development of street medicine in Nashville

Each year, an estimated 5,800 to 46,500 lives are taken due to homelessness in the United States. In 2023, homelessness increased by more than 12%,…

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The science and history of coffee: Vanderbilt’s research on caffeine and coffee’s rich beginnings

Kaylyn Sethakosee, Gabi Barrocas | January 5th, 2025 Coffee is more than that one hot cup in your morning routine. The beverage is chock-full of…

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The intersection of neurodiversity and gender identity

Gabi Barrocas | December 27th, 2024 Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of human minds due to our infinite differences in neurocognitive function. Our brains are…

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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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A Vision for the Future: Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Diseases

A Vision for the Future: Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Diseases Gabriele Barrocas | March 19th, 2024 In the United States alone, there are about…

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Decoding the Psychological Landscape of College Students’ Nightmares

Decoding the Psychological Landscape of College Students’ Nightmares Gabriele Barrocas | January 25th, 2024 I felt a sense of urgency as I ran through the…

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The Danger of Labels

The Danger of Labels Gabriele Barrocas | October 26th, 2023 Labels Create Stigma and Discrimination Our world is in danger. The threat? Labels. Diagnostic labels…

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