Gabriele Barrocas | October 28th, 2024 An overview of defense mechanisms Animals engage in various kinds of warfare to protect themselves from real or perceived…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The evolution of human brains and the Vanderbilt Brain Institute
For 25 years, the Vanderbilt Brain Institute has striven to understand the intricacies of evolutionary neuroscience, especially the human brain. Reed Hightower | September 29th,…
MCAT fundamentals: What to know and where to start
Hear from Vanderbilt’s Health Professions Advisory Office on all things MCAT. Ellie McCluey | September 28th, 2024 In an MCAT preparation session led by Isra…
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to The Vanguard
As we greet a new academic year, I’d like to welcome you to The Vanguard and share my reflections on its philosophy. Isabella Bautista |…