Phages Can Help Slow the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance
We can fight antibiotic resistance using phages that detach hair-like structures from bacterial cells to slow the spread of antibiotic resistance DNA.
Archive: 2020
Marie M. Daly — From a Love of Science to a Legacy of Discoveries
by Wei Li
Marie M. Daly
Everyone knows that having high cholesterol in your blood is not a good sign — it can lead to high blood pressure and clogged arteries (also known as atherosclerosis), resulting in heart diseases or stroke. However, what we…
Marie M. Daly — From a Love of Science to a Legacy of Discoveries
Wei Li is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Chemistry and Chemical Biology program at Harvard University.
Abby Knecht is a second year graduate student in the Molecules Cells and Organisms program at Harvard University where she is studying self…
Going Rogue in Space
A team of international astronomers have identified the smallest free-floating "rogue" planet observed to date.
Tracing the Origins and Components of a Universal Household Nuisance: Dust
A 2016 study is resurfacing to remind us to clean our living spaces more often as we head into the colder, indoor seasons. Dust is more pernicious than it may seem.
Cancer in the Time of COVID: One oncologist’s look into how the pandemic is impacting the larger medical world
by Paige Haukefigures by Paige Hauke and Catherine Ding
As the pandemic rages on and strict social distancing guidelines remain in place for much of the United States, COVID-19, for good reason, takes up most of the medical limelight. But as someone…
November 11 – Antibiotics: From Cures to Crisis
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 11th
Join us on: Zoom (password: Antibiotic) or YouTube Live
Speakers: Molly Sargen
Graphics: Iryna Stryapunina
The discovery of antibiotics revolutionized healthcare. Unfortunately, many…
Uncrushable Bugs: Diabolical Ironclad Beetle has Shell Twice as Strong as Other Beetles
The diabolical ironclad beetle is strong enough to survive being run over by a car. Engineers recently tried to determine what gives the shell its characteristic strength.
What Does a Public Health Scientist Do?
How do you introduce yourself, scientifically?
My name is Daniel Arias and I am a public health scientist specializing in health systems and health financing. I think the inclusion of ‘scientist’ after public health is valuable—our work is…
What Does a Geomicrobiologist Do?
How do you introduce yourself, scientifically?
My name is Brandon Enalls and I am a geomicrobiologist. I’m interested in how energy moves between geological and biological processes in several different environments on Earth. More specifically…