Month: November 2013Page 2 of 7
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…