Category: Biomedical Research
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Visuoperceptual disturbances within Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive central nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, ranging from a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand to difficulty controlling eye movements.
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How Have Viruses Contributed to Human Evolution?
Evolution can be defined as the biological process by which the physical characteristics of creatures change over time, new types of creatures develop, and others disappear. With the recent coronavirus pandemic it’s very easy to regard viruses as the enemy of evolution: an arm’s race between a host and a pathogen. This article will explore…
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Intersex: Intersecting Social Boundaries
Today, sexuality is a broad spectrum. Learn more about how intersexuality and it’s social implications in both our history and in modern society today.
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Behind the Scenes of Social Situations: Why We Act The Way We Do
When placed in a social situation, we go through a series of psychological steps that determine how we perceive and react to what is going on. This process varies from person to person, and is the reason why social interactions can be so unpredictable!
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The Race for the Covid-19 Vaccine
There has been a lot of controversy regarding the COVID-19 vaccine development and many challenges still lie ahead despite the fast-paced rollout of various candidates. In this article I explore the way in which this extreme development has occurred due to the pressure and competitive atmosphere we are presently in, as we face a rat…
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What is Antibiotic Resistance?
In the age of modern medicine, antibiotics are prescribed regularly. Antibiotics are helpful in preventing harmful conditions and have reduced fatalities by a large number. Unfortunately, a new problem known as antibiotic resistance is emerging as bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotics. Why is antibiotic resistance growing, and how can it be stopped?
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The Effects of Different Exercises on Women with Metabolic Syndrome
The metabolic syndrome is estimated to be present in 47 million Americans. This article discusses the effects of various exercise forms on metabolism and levels of irisin in the female body.
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Why We’re Addicted to Our Phones
Hours and hours of mindless scrolling does not happen out of nowhere. In our brains, we derive pleasure from the dopamine reward system. As we indulge in social media, this system gets activated and reinforces our behavior to keep us addicted.
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Asteroid Hyalosis
A clinical entity with a resemblance of stars on a clear night having calcium lipid complexes being suspended throughout the vitreous collagen fibrils.
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Is Regenerative Medicine the Key to the Future?
Regenerative medicine might be the key to the future..or not. With more experiments and discoveries each day, perhaps it’ll be a pivotal advancement.
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