Category: Research Journal

By Aanya Tomar The dynamic field of sports science views peak performance as the result of a multidimensional strategy that includes recovery, nutrition, and training methods. Among these, the length of sleep has come to be recognized as an important—yet sometimes disregarded—factor in maximizing athletic ability. Sleep has long been thought of as a passive…

By Aanya Tomar Imagine being told that the very fabric holding your body together is fragile like a threadbare quilt slowly unraveling. For those who suffer from Marfan Syndrome, this is an unsettling truth. This connective tissue illness, brought on by mutations in the FBN1 gene, affects several body systems and significantly influences day-to-day functioning.…

By Shanoya Cheverria The parents of teens look on, worried, as their children break down over the slightest of inconveniences. On other days, they can’t watch as their kids impulsively drive to hang out with friends or their partner after dark, as they had fallen asleep hours ago. Adolescence can be one of the most…

By Shahd Nimir  What is your favorite show? Who is your favorite character in it? How similar are you to them? Research shows that you, as the audience, are more likely to continue watching a show or any other form of entertainment if you feel as if you share a trait with one of the…

By Shahd Nimir  Some have compared the art of baking to magic. Ingredients mix to form delicious pastries and treats in less than a few hours. This “magic” is all thanks to the science of chemistry. Chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, and composition of substances as well as the transformations that they…

By Jeevanjot Parmar “We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it” (Barack Obama). The last decade was the hottest in the last 125,000 years, CO2 levels are rising each year and are at their highest, we lose about 1.2 trillion tons…

By Elizabeth Valdes What is a Calorie?A calorie is a unit of energy. It is not a measure of weight, nutrient density, or a number to fear when viewing food labels. In actuality, the calories printed on the back of goods are scientifically known as kilocalories (kcals). According to Grace Derocha, a registered dietitian, one…

By Aanya Tomar Few developments in the constantly changing field of genetic engineering have sparked much interest, alongside the potential to bring about revolutionary change such as CRISPR-Cas9 technology. CRISPR-Cas9 is an innovative method that has evolved from the complex web of biological mechanisms, offering previously unheard-of levels of precision, efficiency, and versatility in genome…

By Sofia Oural Of all the vital life processes, the birth of ideas and thought stands as one of the most mysterious yet less acknowledged ones. Although the science behind brain cell communication is well understood, processes are not greatly comprehended due to their extreme complexity. Diving into the world of neural circuits, synaptic transmissions,…

By Jamie Su Beta-thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder caused by mutations in the production of beta-globin that reduce the production of hemoglobin. If left untreated, beta-thalassemia can result in organ failure and death. Most patients with this disease do not live over the age of 30.  Current treatments for beta-thalassemia all have moderate to…