By Carli King Seventy years ago, the discovery of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) double helix rocked the scientific world and is still, to this day, considered one of history’s greatest scientific achievements. Twenty years ago, The Human Genome Project was completed, marking the first generation of the human genome sequence, further propelling scientific research. These … Continue reading Finding the missing piece of the puzzle: the discovery of the DNA double helix
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Hawaiian Islands North of Alaska? An Explosive Story
By Jackson Radler Okay, your gut is right, there aren’t actually Hawaiian islands north of Alaska, but there are many more landforms associated with Hawaii than you may realize, and some of them are located north of Alaska. What do I mean by this? Let’s step back for a minute. Islands are just mountains in … Continue reading Hawaiian Islands North of Alaska? An Explosive Story
The Past, Present, and Future of FDA Accelerate Approval
By Stephanie Baringer In recent years, the process in which therapeutics are approved for use by the FDA has been in the spotlight. From the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines (read more in a previous LTS article) to the approval of then-anticipated breakthrough drug aducanumab for Alzheimer’s disease (see my previous LTS article on the … Continue reading The Past, Present, and Future of FDA Accelerate Approval
Standing up and seeing sPOTS
By Victoria Pearce (Silvis) Have you ever stood up and had a sudden feeling of lightheadedness or even darkening eyesight? For most, this occurrence is orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when standing, ultimately causing decreased blood flow to the brain.1 This sudden decreased blood flow is caused by blood pooling … Continue reading Standing up and seeing sPOTS
How Weevil Our Crops Recover?: The history of how Alabama farmers went (pea)nuts over an invasive pest
By Laura Odom It’s a tale as old as time: the farming of a crop supports the economy of a region until importation, human travel, or climate change introduces an invasive pest species that likes to snack on the aforementioned crop. Invasive species are often advantaged in new habitats, as they typically have no natural … Continue reading How Weevil Our Crops Recover?: The history of how Alabama farmers went (pea)nuts over an invasive pest
Happy 10 Year Anniversary, Lions Talk Science!
This spring, Lions Talk Science blog turned 10 years old! We have grown so much over the decade, with a total of 253 articles posted. Between 2013 and 2014, a total of 42 articles were published. Now we publish one every week! We thank our founder, Dr. Jordan Gaines Lewis, for creating a space for … Continue reading Happy 10 Year Anniversary, Lions Talk Science!
The science that your cat can teach you
By Olivia Marx If you have ever lived with a domestic, or house cat, you’re probably aware of some distinctly feline habits, such as sleeping most of the day, chasing bugs and toys around, staring out the window, and meowing in a way that you just can’t ignore. Cats are a delightful addition to any … Continue reading The science that your cat can teach you
APOE4-get About It: How the Greatest Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease affects the Brain and Body
By Rebecca Fleeman, PhD The following is a synopsis of my PhD thesis that I defended on January 19, 2023, titled Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Conveyed by Apolipoprotein E ε4: Immunometabolism and the Brain-Body Connection. Thank you to LTS for the opportunity to share my PhD findings in a unique way to reach more people! The … Continue reading APOE4-get About It: How the Greatest Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease affects the Brain and Body
Is eternal happiness a myth?
By Yash Kulkarni "One feels inclined to say that the intention that man should be 'happy' is not included in the plan of 'Creation.' " –Sigmund Freud, Civilization, and Its Discontents, 1930 Sigmund Freud is indeed right; one cannot know the true meaning of pleasure (happiness) unless and until one hasn’t known what pain is. For … Continue reading Is eternal happiness a myth?
How do ancient rocks determine where we live?
By Jackson Radler Figure 1: Major East Coast cities follow are situated along the eastern border of the Appalachian Mountains. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piedmont_Atlantic_megaregion#/media/File:MapofEmergingUSMegaregions.png) Many major cities in the Northeastern region of the United States, such as New York City and Boston, are ports, and as such are situated directly on the coast. However, as you look farther … Continue reading How do ancient rocks determine where we live?
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