Blogs
The blogs team summarizes novel scientific research and current scientific topics into easy-to-understand blogs. Writers research, write, and review, aiming to enhance their own understanding of a subject as they collaborate or work individually. See below for our most recent posts!
Compulsory Vaccinations
When Measles broke out in Disneyland in 2015, public health officials received a shocking surprise. Seven out of every...
The Downfalls of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Hematological Malignancies
Introduction Hematological malignancies are primary cancers of the blood and blood-forming organs (bone marrow and lymphoid tissues). Traditionally, the treatment of hematological malignancies is administered by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stem cell...
‘Dancing molecules’ successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries: After single injection, paralyzed animals regained ability to walk within four weeks.
In a new study by Northwestern University researchers, a single injection into the spinal cords’ surrounding tissue helped paralyzed mice walk after four weeks. The injection sends signals that trigger cells to repair and regenerate in five ways. First, the severed...
A New Malaria Vaccine Has Promising Efficacy Rates
Malaria is a deadly disease transmitted through parasites found in mosquitoes. It is most common in Asia and Africa, but threatens much of South America as well. In 2019 alone, there were around 229 million cases worldwide. However, Oxford University recently released...