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Gut Feelings

The gut-brain axis is an historic topic of research that explains the connection between mental and gastrointestinal disorders.

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Personalized Cancer Treatments

Advances in immunotherapy are increasing the quality of life and changing the prognoses for terminal cancer patients.

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Shrinking Contributions

Facts in textbooks are often omit important contributors; therefore, it is imperative to uncover the stories of the often erased women in STEM.

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Shrinking Contributions

March 28, 2024

Facts in textbooks are often omit important contributors; therefore, it is imperative to uncover the stories of the often erased women in STEM.

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Attacks From Within

March 26, 2024

Autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women and scientists are still working to determine why.

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A Role Model for Women

March 14, 2024

Being a young woman in science has its challenges. Rosalind Franklin, “the unsung heroine of DNA”, and her story has a lasting impact on female scientists.

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The Woman I Am

March 05, 2024

Women's History Month offers a chance to reflect on the challenges of navigating societal expectations while embracing a multifaceted identity.

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Effective Communication

February 21, 2024

MUSC trainees are developing skills to effectively communicate science to the general public in the 4th annual “Lab to Leaders” campus event.

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Smart Quit Aid

February 21, 2024

Cutting-edge research utilizes smartphone apps to reduce cravings and aid in quitting smoking through mindfulness training.

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Out and Proud

June 20, 2023

How can individuals support LGBTQIA+ individuals in STEM careers? These actions can help improve the academic culture for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

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Back in the Closet

June 13, 2023

LGBTQIA+ individuals want better representation in STEM, so why is it not happening?

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The Invisible Minority

June 06, 2023

LGBTQIA+ individuals face societal and professional challenges that make them an invisible minority in STEM careers.

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Magic Mushrooms

May 04, 2022

Psychedelic drugs are proving to be the new wave of mental health treatment.

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