Brain Development During Adolescence
Until recently, the human brain was thought to complete its development to a great extent when the child…
Biology
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Between Light and Darkness
The famous Greek physician Galen of Pergamon (129-200 CE) used to organize picnics and camps for himself and…
“Breath-Taking”
Think of a kitchen. This kitchen has a blender for blending, an oven for cooking, a fridge for…
Safety Systems Unique to the Brain
Bennet Omalu[1] is a physician specialized as a forensic expert and pathologist, which means he examines the tissues…
How Our Noses Can Sniff out Cancer (and Other Diseases!)
Every one of our five senses is unique in their own way. The miraculous sense of smell is…
The Heart Never Rests
“God contracts and expands.” (2:245) The heart is a fairly small muscle that beats 100,000 times a day…
Embryonic Stem Cells
In 1981, scientists discovered ways to derive embryonic stem cells from early mouse embryos. Since then, they have…
Free Radicals and Aging Faster
“Free radicals” are a special type of atom that have been linked to many age-related diseases. They form…
The Kidney – Our Underrated Organ
I had graduated from medical school, passed the specialization exam in medicine, and had been placed in the…
Maintaining the Brain: Neurons that Fire Together Wire Together
Our brains consist of many different types of cells, including astrocytes, microglia, and neurons. These are the cells…
Trying to Understand the Reasons behind Violence
Violence. It surrounds us. It is all over the media. It is so common in our society today…
Sugar or Fat?
Diabetes is one of the most serious public health risks today. The United Nations declared diabetes as a…
Cryptochrome: The Compass of Animals
Animals such as butterflies, turtles, and birds are given the ability to perceive the Earth’s magnetic field and…
The Macro and the Micro: Introducing Two New Organs You Never Knew You Had in Your Body
Robots continue to advance and develop every year, and these consistent improvements continue to amaze us with how…
The Nose and the Miraculous Ability to Smell
Aromatherapy involved inhaling pleasant smells and is a non-medicinal form of treatment for various psychological disorders. A nice…