School Physical Activity Intervention’s Impact on Children’s Motor Skills
By: Ramanjot Singh ‘19 Previous research has shown that quality physical education may improve children’s focus on tasks. Dr. Ryan Burns from the University of Utah decided to further these findings by analyzing the effects of enhanced physical activity on children’s gross motor skills. He hypothesized that installing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programming (CSPAP) would significantly advance their motor skills. For 36 weeks, CSPAP’s … Continue reading School Physical Activity Intervention’s Impact on Children’s Motor Skills
Financial Burdens of Cancer
By: Ramanjot Singh ’19 It is well known that cancer is one of the major cause of death around the world. However, the indirect effects of cancer are overlooked by healthcare professionals. More specifically, the decrease in productivity, emotional costs, and financial burdens brought by cancer are often neglected. Recognizing this, Dr. Van Hoang from the Hanoi University of Public Health wanted to study the … Continue reading Financial Burdens of Cancer
Do stressed teachers effect educational outcomes?
By: Ramanjot Singh 19′ Individual experiences of stress and burnout can have adverse effects on health and output. While much research has been conducted on the etiology of stress, its effects on teacher-student interactions is relatively unexplored. A group of researchers led by Dr. Venus Wong at the University of Kentucky conducted a study to examine potential direct effects of teacher burnout on teacher behavior … Continue reading Do stressed teachers effect educational outcomes?
Diatom Filtrates are Killing Machines
By Matthew Lee ‘21 Algal blooms are known for their ability to turn an entire body of water a different color. These periodic blooms harm humans, marine species, and aquatic ecosystems. One such species is the benthic dinoflagellate Ostreopsis ovata, most prevalent in the Mediterranean Sea. It has been observed that Ostreopsis may be vulnerable to allelopathic, or germination- inhibiting, chemicals produced by diatoms, single-celled … Continue reading Diatom Filtrates are Killing Machines
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
By Matthew Lee ’21 It is well known that distress can have negative effects on both the brain and immune system. Previous studies have established that intermittent fasting (IF) can have positive effects on brain function and possibly on lifespan extension. However, IF was never examined for its potential as a source of eustress. A team of researchers led by Dr. Marjan Shojaie of Hormozgan … Continue reading The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
The Guide to An Athlete’s Optimal Performance
By: Ramanjot Singh 19’ Self-talk is a significant component in athletic performance. Positive self-talk tends to improve performance, while negative self-talk can impede it. Although the concept of self-talk has been explored in the past, not much research focuses on identifying the psychological basis for the aforementioned trends. In order to provide better interventions for athletic performance, a group of researchers, led by Dr. Aristea … Continue reading The Guide to An Athlete’s Optimal Performance
Fighting the Avian Leukosis Virus through Genome Modification
By Matthew Lee ’21 The avian leukosis virus subgroup J (ALV-J) has plagued the poultry industry since being recognized about 30 years ago. The economic hardships caused by decreases in poultry yield makes developing resistance mechanisms a topic of interest. Recently, a team led by Hong Jo Lee from Seoul National University decided to take the novel approach of editing the chicken genome in order … Continue reading Fighting the Avian Leukosis Virus through Genome Modification
New Study Shows that Sinomenine Hydrochloride Inhibits Human Glioblastoma Cell Growth
By Melvin Li ’20 Glioblastomas are among the most malignant brain tumors. People diagnosed with them, typically do not have many options for treatment due to the tumors’ abilities to resist apoptosis, or cell death. The tumors tend to grow quickly and are very aggressive; due to the amount of blood supplied to the brain, tumor cells get ample nutrients and growth factors to proliferate. … Continue reading New Study Shows that Sinomenine Hydrochloride Inhibits Human Glioblastoma Cell Growth
Do Math Skills predict English Skills?
By Ramanjot Singh ’20 Previous studies have been performed that detail the predictive power that mathematic assessments of children at an early age has on their future literacy skills and vice versa. However, the body of research primarily focuses on the progression of literacy skill development rather than assessing them at a specific time point later into the children’s’ lives. This study performed by Dr. … Continue reading Do Math Skills predict English Skills?
Micro RNA Protect Tumor Cells by Suppressing the Immune System
By Meghan Bialt-DeCelie ‘19 Cancer can thrive and spread because of its ability to inactivate immune cells and prevent the production of molecules that help in tumor recognition and suppression. Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) is a molecule that would typically be produced in order to signal an immune response in the presence of a tumor. Under the low oxygen microenvironment of a tumor, however, there … Continue reading Micro RNA Protect Tumor Cells by Suppressing the Immune System
Safety of Tattoo Pigment
By Meghan Bialt-DeCelie ‘19 The safety of tattoo pigments and its pathways in the body has rarely been investigated. Researchers, led by Dr. Ines Schreiver from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, used X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to explore the biokinetics involved in tattoo pigments in the human skin at the micro and nano scale. Tattoo pigments can be comprised of organic compounds, heavy metals … Continue reading Safety of Tattoo Pigment
Long Non-Coding RNA’s Role in Drought Resistance
By Meghan Bialt-DeCelie ’19 With the changing environment due to Global Climate Change, sustaining renewable resources such as crops is more important than ever. The changing climate affects the frequency of droughts and high salinity in fertile lands. These issues motivated researchers to investigate methods of increasing plant resistance to these stresses. Researchers from the Texas A&M Research Center, led by Dr. Qin, were able … Continue reading Long Non-Coding RNA’s Role in Drought Resistance
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