Foundations of Science
Foundations of Science
What We Can Learn from a Giraffe’s Neck
With a distance of 6 feet between heart and brain, giraffes should seemingly suffer the symptoms of hypertension as a result of their blood’s relentless uphill climb. They don’t.
The Tiny Creature That May Teach Us How to Survive Radiation
Tardigrades may be microscopic, but they contain mammoth adaptability for surviving extremes, including deadly radiation
The Hidden Powers of Blood, Sweat, And Tears
Science is uncovering how our bodily fluids may contain important cures for diseases like cancer and sepsis, and unlock clues to our bodies.
Germs 101 (infographic)
What’s more, all pathogens are on the constant lookout for a host to use for food and propagation purposes. That means you. Sometimes our immune system isn’t enough on its own to keep them at bay, and antibiotics aren’t always the answer. Here’s a primer on the pathogens that look to invade our human bodies.
Why Mitochondria Is The Organelle Of The Moment
Mitochondria, our cells’ energy converters, have become the focus of many areas of disease research.
The Skinny on Body Fat
Our fat provides more than just insulation and energy storage. It’s actually an organ that plays an essential role in our body’s functioning.
Good Guy/Bad Guy: Macrophages vs. Pinworms
In the battlefield that is our human bodies, pathogen-chomping macrophages face off against harmful intruders that include the likes of parasitic pinworms.
Flashback: Iron Lung
A medical miracle made of metal helped polio sufferers to breathe in the 1900s.