Nandkishor J, Applied Sciences, 22F This paper delves into the significance of Stochastic Volatility (SV), a fundamental economic concept used in determining patterns and fluctuations in asset market prices. Stochastic refers to a random probability distribution or pattern that can be statistically analyzed but cannot be precisely predicted. Attempting to … Continue reading
Avi Srivastava, Applied Sciences, 22F The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has long been able to comprehensively document the consequences of affective interactive traits like egocentricity and consistent manipulation that drive psychopaths within interpersonal relationships. However, in a recent trend, Anti-Social Personality Disorder (ASPD), has garnered an … Continue reading
Avi Srivastava, Applied Sciences, 22F A case of dementia is diagnosed in the world every 3.2 seconds. With the number of patients expected to almost triple to 140 million by 2050 as we live longer—coupled with contemporary anti-dementia medicines and disease-modifying therapies still showing little promise—the search for new safe … Continue reading
Valentina Fernandez ’24, Neuroscience, 22X Figure: Social networking has experienced tremendous growth in the past years, with over 4.26 billion registered users as of 2021. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Why does social media make us unhappy? The feeling of insecurity and anxiety after a period of scrolling through meaningless posts … Continue reading
Kwabena Boahen Asare ’25, Health Sciences, 22X Figure: Female Aedes Aegypti mosquito sucking human blood. Image Credit: Wikipedia Commons Flaviviruses like Zika and Dengue naturally survive through virus-vector interactions. The vectors of flaviviruses are arthropods, such as mosquitoes, that suck the blood of their vertebrate hosts to nourish their eggs … Continue reading
Luke Putelo ’25, Neuroscience, 22X Figure: Histopathologic picturing of senile plaques seen in the cerebral cortex in a patient with presenile onset of Alzheimer disease Image Source: Wikimedia Commons For years, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) has stumped researchers; while techniques and procedures have been developed to mitigate the disease, a cure … Continue reading
Evan Accatino ’25, Health Sciences, 22S Figure 1: When children are placed under general anesthesia, they enter a state in which brain activity remains relatively constant. This finding was not observed in anesthetized adults. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Daily human life is characterized by a continuous cycling between periods of … Continue reading
Namitha Alluri ’25, Health Sciences, 22S Figure Source: Wikimedia Commons Recently, vaping has become an increasingly popular activity throughout the whole world – and, with this increase in popularity, there also has been an increase in concerns. But before recognizing the issues associated with vaping, it is important to understand … Continue reading
