Salma Elhandaoui | December 30th, 2024 An ancient Egyptian mummy, dubbed the “Screaming Woman,” has puzzled researchers with her open-mouthed expression of apparent pain or…
Two upperclassmen’s advice on surviving the pre-med path at Vanderbilt
Christian Rosig | December 28th, 2024 For any first-year entering Vanderbilt on the pre-med track, the two-word phrase “good luck” becomes a familiar refrain. It’s…
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…
Fun Fact of the Week: Do we really only use 10 percent of our brains?
Stuti Jain | December 27th, 2024 The long-standing notion that humans only use 10 percent of their brains is a myth. In reality, scientists say…
Stem Cell Series, Part 3: Therapeutic cloning as an option to save lives
Paige Roberson | December 26th, 2024 Scientists have discovered a way to ethically and consistently clone stem cells, a unique type of cell capable of…
Stem Cell Series, Part 2: Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s role in advancing stem cell transplants
Innovations in stem cell treatments for various diseases have made Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center a leader in the field.
Donut-shaped mitochondria: A sweet sign of trouble for the cell
Patients’ mitochondrial shapes have proven to be an indicator of specific diseases.
Fun Fact of the Week: Optogenetics allows scientists to manipulate specific brain regions
An emerging field called optogenetics holds a promising future for neuroscience.
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…
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.…