Anahita Kodali, ’23, Medical Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Sleep deprivation has several impacts; some of the most common are shown in this image. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Lack of sleep has been shown to have many negative effects on the body. Not sleeping the recommended eight hours per … Continue reading
Anahita Kodali, Medical Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Dendritic cells (pictured here in green) have a unique shape that is critical to their function. They are very large compared to normal cells. In addition, they have a branched shape. Their size and shape allow them to help the innate … Continue reading
Anahita Kodali, Life Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Coral reefs are an incredibly important component of ocean habitats. Not only do they provide a safe home for several species of marine life, but they also protect coastlines from damage, are a vital source of essential nutrients for oceanic food … Continue reading
Anahita Kodali, Medical Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Asthma is a common chronic condition in which airways get inflamed and produce extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe and cause chest pain and coughing. Symptoms range from mild to severe; in mild cases, people can live their daily lives … Continue reading
Anahita Kodali, Life Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Even though worms are anatomically very different than humans, they are surprisingly good surrogates when it comes to sleep research. This is because they need sleep, like humans do. However, their neural systems are much less complex than humans are, so … Continue reading