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By C2ST Staff
An afternoon picnic in a park, a morning walk to hear the birds chirping, a fresh breeze coming off the lakefront. What do these three things have in common? Besides being quite pleasant, they all take place outside. Outdoor activities have been anxiety-inducing for some in the past year but are considered by health care professionals to be immensely important for our well-being. Continue reading “Quarantining Outdoors: The Case for Nature During (and After) a Pandemic”
By Elizabeth Hallissey, C2ST Intern, Loyola University
A new gene-based therapy, known as optogenetic therapy, has led to the partial recovery of a blind man’s vision.
Continue reading “Reaching New Lights: How Partial Vision Has Been Restored To a Blind Patient”
By Laura Tran, C2ST Intern, Rush University
Does size matter? In a sense, the answer is yes.
Domestication is an age-old process in which wild plants and animals are adapted for human use. We raise domestic animals (e.g, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs, and cats) for food, work, clothing, and companionship. Over time, domesticated animals exhibit a number of behavioral, physiological, and morphological traits¹ that differ from their wild counterparts. This is referred to as the “domestication syndrome” and this process is what led to our cute and cuddly pets today! Animals become friendlier, have smaller jaws and teeth, and even have smaller brains.
By Laura Tran, C2ST Intern, Rush University
Dr. Meghan Moran, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Cell & Molecular Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. She has always been interested in bones and how bones come together to make the skeleton. This passion led her to study the interactions between the gut, the gut microbiome, and bones in the context of failing joint implants. She made Halo Cures 40 Under 40 Chicago Scientists in 2019 and continues to conduct her innovative work in orthopedic research. I caught up with Dr. Moran to dive deeper into her story and give us more insight into her research journey. Continue reading “Interview with Dr. Meghan Moran”
By C2ST Staff
Based on the Mental Help series C2ST is hosting this spring, we can share many resources for you to learn more about managing mental health.
Resources specially mentioned in the program on March 1st with Tara Powell and Karen Tabb.
By Robert J. Kriss, C2ST Editor
We know how to generate electricity with solar and wind, and both have become less expensive than fossil fuel. But until we develop sufficient energy storage capacity to get us through the night and cloudy and windless days, we won’t be able to stop using gas, coal, or nuclear power.
Continue reading “Energy Storage Is The Key To A Greener Future”
