“With fronds like these, who needs anemones?” Marlin, the main antagonist in Pixar’s beloved animated movie Finding Nemo, was just making a joke when he said this memorable line, yet, the talking clownfish brings up a good point: why do we need anemones? Though anemones frequently appear in…

There are always new viruses emerging, and, like SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, they are constantly evolving into different variants or strains. Researchers are racing to find vaccines and therapies that can improve outcomes for patients worldwide, using methods ranging from traditional lab work to computational biology (bioinformatics), and…

In the field of neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson's disease poses a significant challenge to both affected patients and scientists. In addition to the motor-related symptoms of the disease, such as tremors, stiffness and balance problems, people with Parkinson’s can experience depression, anxiety, and hallucinations. While scientists and doctors know…

What does aging gracefully mean to you? To me, it means keeping your body healthy in such a way that you can live your life to the fullest. For many senior citizens, aging gracefully is not a reality. From complex ailments to the day to day aches, many…

You’re a scientist in a lab, and you’ve worked tirelessly to develop a treatment for a disease. After a decade’s worth of research, your drug has finally passed animal screening and is on its way to a clinical trial. While you may be towards the end of the…

Dementia is currently one of the leading causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, and Alzheimer’s disease is one of the key causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes loss of memory and other important mental functions such as behavioral and social skills. Alzheimer’s is thought to be…

On August 5, 1949, Eldon E.Diettert was celebrating his 19th birthday with his family when he got the call. Diettert was part of the Missoula, Montana, smokejumper force. As a student in the Forestry department at the University of Montana, Diettert was passionate about protecting the environment and…

For many years, rodents have been the core of biological experiments to understand living systems and disease. We might picture mice running around, caged in rooms illuminated only by fluorescent lights. This is the image that comes into many of our minds when we hear the words “scientific…

Among the extensive assortment of household pets—from furry guinea pigs and vocal parakeets to scaly bearded dragons—dogs are the most popular pet around the world. Commonly known as ‘man’s best friend,’ dogs not only offer valuable companionship, but also have remarkable capabilities. Throughout history, humans have trained canines…