When you’re walking your dog, have you ever noticed that they will go sniff a plant and then promptly try to eat it? Obviously, our first reaction is to tug them away from the plant because who knows if that random plant on the side of…
Ever wondered why some people push through pain while others quit in frustration? The difference between giving up and pushing forward might lie in a small but powerful region of your brain—the anterior mid-cingulate cortex (aMCC). Situated at the intersection of several major brain networks, the aMCC…
Author: Mont Panpaporn Anantnakin Image from Kyo Kombucha Kombucha has taken over supermarket shelves and social media feeds, praised as a gut-healing elixir and a natural detoxifier. But what’s really happening inside that fizzy, tangy drink? Is it actually as beneficial as claimed, or is it just…
Genetics and Healthcare AI is a major point of debate in the world at this time. It is supposed to be a tool for the betterment of humanity but has raised some moral and ethical questions, especially in healthcare. It can be valuable when solving genetic cases…
“Even a small flower as small as a moss flower can bloom like a peony." Written by Yuan Mu, a poet in ancient China. This compares the "flower" of the moss to the beauty and brightness of the peony. Indeed, moss can be very impressive - regarding…
When you think about the most interesting part of a horse, you might think of their lithe, agile body or their deadly hooves. Yet, the most unique part of the horse is their digestion. It’s not like the human digestive system with a simple stomach, but…
Introduction - Crispr-cas9 Gene editing, invented in the late 1900s, has emerged as one of the most groundbreaking scientific developments. Thanks to the development of CRISPR-Cas9, one of the most famous gene editing technologies, it is now possible to modify one's DNA with great precision, offering solutions…
Alice in Wonderland syndrome is a rare disorder that affects a patients view on tehir body and the world around them.