Month: November 2013Page 2 of 7

Vaccines and the Immune System: The Ultimate Protection

Introduction Vaccines, altered forms of pathogens, enhance immunity by priming a host’s immune system, building up memory to improve the “secondary response” (1). The immune system is a…

Protecting the Orange

The Disease A tiny insect has been spreading disease to millions of Florida orange trees since 2005. The creature, known as the Asian citrus phyllid, is small (about…

Human Enhancement

Introduction Humans have constantly attempted to improve themselves through technology. Whether it is increased physical attractiveness through cosmetic surgery or decreased likelihood of hereditary disorders in embryos using…

Unlocking the Mind with Brain-Computer Interfaces

Introduction Some people afflicted with a severe form of neurological disease are essentially “locked in” their own bodies. They are conscious but cannot move or communicate verbally due…

Liquid Body Armor

Introduction Increasingly sophisticated weapons continue to pose new threats for soldiers in the frontline. Thus, efforts are underway to develop more protective and reliable body armor. Researchers at…