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: The debate about single-use plastic straws has been a particularly popular and passionate debate all over social media, prompting major retailers – like Starbucks – to shift from use of plastic straws to more ecofriendly lids. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons The … Continue reading
Anahita Kodali, Medical Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Heart attacks are caused by a blockage in the arteries that bring blood to the heart (called the coronary arteries). Blockages are created by a buildup of plaque, which can be created when a person engages in risky behaviors like overeating … Continue reading
Anahita Kodali, Medical Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Heart attacks are caused because blood cannot get to the heart. As shown in this image, plaque (the yellowish-orange substance) develops in the arteries and clogs them. If this plaque ruptures, blood clots; this means it cannot travel to the heart … Continue reading